Lucas Herbert reflects on LIV Golf impact: “None of you gave a s**t” when I won in Japan

Lucas Herbert may have won a global tournament last year, but he knows that the real buzz is now around LIV Golf. The Australian golfer, who is part of Cameron Smith’s Ripper team on the LIV circuit, reflected on his victory at the ISPS Handa Championship in Japan, where he barely received any attention compared to the uproar surrounding LIV Golf.

“I won the opposite week in Japan last year and none of you gave a s**t what I did that week,” Herbert candidly remarked. However, he was quick to praise the Australian public for embracing the LIV Adelaide event with open arms.

As Herbert gears up for the second LIV Golf tournament in Adelaide, he acknowledges the impact of the first event and the risks taken by the Adelaide government in hosting it. The Bendigo-born golfer believes that the success of the tournament has helped legitimize LIV as a tour, especially on Australian soil.

With star-studded names like Cameron Smith, Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson, and Brooks Koepka in the field, Herbert is excited to tee off and experience the Adelaide vibe firsthand. He has heard nothing but positive feedback from his Ripper teammates and fellow Australians, who have praised the event for its unique blend of excitement and respect from the fans.

As the Rippers aim to climb the standings in LIV’s season-long race, Herbert is determined to make his mark on the tour and continue to showcase his talent on the global stage. With the defending champion Talor Gooch looking to repeat his success in Adelaide, Herbert knows that he will have to bring his A-game to compete with the best in the world.