LIV Golf takes over Robert Trent Jones in Gainesville this weekend. Here’s what you need to know

LIV Golf rolls into Prince William County this week with the upstart league playing at the renowned Robert Trent Jones Golf Club Friday through Sunday The LIV Golf League launched in as a rival to the longstanding PGA Tour LIV Golf is financed by the Population Expenditure Fund the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia leading to criticism of golfers who have opted for LIV over the PGA Certain of the world s best players will be in Gainesville this weekend For those new to LIV Golf it s not just a golf tournament it s a high-energy celebration of sport heritage and group set against the backdrop of one of the nation s largest part dynamic regions organizers announced in a Monday news release With immersive fan zones live music and interactive events it transforms the traditional golf event into a next-gen festival that puts the society at the forefront Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is among the the majority celebrated courses on the East Coast It hosted the international Solheim Cup last year The great Robert Trent Jones designed over golf courses and this is one of a select minimal he put his name to In fact Jones considered this his masterpiece and with good reason LIVGolf com s Gareth Platt wrote earlier this year Located just minutes from the White House the subject is built around the stunning Lake Manassas creating one of the majority of beautiful and brutal hazards in golf Jones used the lake s contours to create a series of peninsular greens which challenge the courage of all who play here Here are key details for the weekend Tickets still available Tickets which start around are still available at LIVGolf com including single-day grounds passes three-day grounds passes and golf s first -degree grounds plus pass which provides elevated viewing platforms on one of the discipline s premier holes Fans can also secure one of the select LIV Premium passes an all-access ticket to all hospitality areas throughout the program Parking rideshare start times Fans can park for free at Jiffy Lube Live Cellar Door Drive Bristow all three days with complimentary shuttles to and from the syllabus beginning minutes after parking lots open Ridesharing is also encouraged with a dedicated drop-off and pick-up location designated at Jiffy Lube Live Parking lots open one hour before gates open with gates opening at a m on Friday a m on Saturday and a m on Sunday Festivities kick off in the Fan Village where music and interactive experiences are on offer Fans can get up close to the action by the practice green and driving range as the world s best players prepare for the shotgun start p m on Friday p m on Saturday and a m on Sunday Specific of golf s biggest names The league s four-player teams feature a collective major champions with a combined major championships and are led by a multitude of of the biggest stars in the battle Three LIV Golf players finished in the top in the modern PGA Championship including Crushers GC captain Bryson DeChambeau T- Legion XIII captain and two-time major winner Jon Rahm T- and Torque GC captain and current LIV Golf Individual Standings leader Joaquin Niemann T- Fans in Virginia will see that trio along with Unit Champion Ripper GC captain and Open Champion Cameron Smith five-time major winner Brooks Koepka Smash GC six-time major winner Phil Mickelson HyFlyers GC two-time major winner Dustin Johnson Aces GC Masters champion Sergio Garcia Fireballs GC and English star Tyrrell Hatton Legion XIII among others Fan village The Fan Village at LIV Golf Virginia presented by Maaden will bring the heat with hands-on high-energy experiences for fans of every age Start your journey at Virginia is for Putters where a custom lesson sends your ball rolling on a one-of-a-kind putting adventure from Monticello to the mountains according to organizers For younger attendees the Kids Zone features a playground packed with ball pits sensory blocks and gaming stations built for all-day fun Just a short stroll away the RangeGoats Petting Zoo introduces you to the cutest members of the squad as live furry and friendly goats await Saturday night concert On Saturday right away following golf rising country star Dylan Gossett will perform at the Fan Village stage at LIV Golf Virginia presented by Maaden The -year-old Texas native s hits include Coal and To Be Free Special ticket offers Various groups of fans can receive discounted tickets including Complimentary youth tickets Youths years old and under will receive a free grounds pass at the gate when accompanied by an adult who occupies a ticket for the selected day off for college and university students Discounted grounds passes are available to college and university students Students are eligible to receive off single-day grounds passes off for teachers LIV Golf offers off single-day grounds passes for all teachers off for first responders LIV Golf offers off single-day grounds passes for first responders who serve our communities Source