After taking over the captaincy from Brooks Koepka, Talor Gooch has extended his contract with LIV Golf. As per reports, Smash GC’s new captain is set to be with the Saudi-backed circuit for three years.
Last week, Brooks Koepka announced his exit from LIV Golf after leading Smash GC for four years. On the same day, his teammate Gooch was announced as Smash’s new captain.
As per Front Office Sports, LIV Golf has extended Gooch’s contract for three more years. The new deal will be announced before the start of the 2026 season in February. While Koepka had an equity stake in Smash GC, it is not clear yet if Gooch will get the same.
🚨✍🏻⛳️ #NEW — Talor Gooch & the LIV Golf League have reportedly agreed to terms on a 3-year contract extension that will see the new Smash GC captain remain with the league for years to come. (Via @FOS) Are you fired up about this signing?
The 34-year-old golfer has had a prolific career with LIV, where he has claimed four wins and has bagged over $50 million. This year, he won the Andalucia event, beating Jon Rahm by one stroke.
Earlier, Talor Gooch thanked his former skipper and labeled him as one of the greatest competitors.
“I have learned so much from him while being his teammate on Smash GC,” he said. “He’s a friend and teammate, and I have great respect for his decision. I wish him, Jena, and their family all the best.”
“Looking ahead, I am incredibly honored and excited to officially take on the Captaincy role for the 2026 season. I’m excited and ready to embrace this new leadership and career challenge. I’m eager to build on the competitive standard Brooks established and work with our players to lead this team into this next successful chapter,” he added.
Talor Gooch’s LIV performance in 2025 explored
Here’s a look at Talor Gooch’s results in the 2025 season:
- LIV Golf Riyadh (Riyadh Golf Club): T44
- LIV Golf Adelaide (The Grange Golf Club): T51
- LIV Golf Hong Kong (Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling): 49
- LIV Golf Singapore (Sentosa Golf Club, Serapong Course): T29
- LIV Golf Miami (Trump National Doral – Blue Monster): T12
- LIV Golf Mexico City (Club De Golf Chapultepec): T13
- LIV Golf Korea (Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea): 3
- LIV Golf Virginia (Robert Trent Jones Golf Club): T10
- LIV Golf Dallas (Maridoe Golf Club): T33
- LIV Golf Andalucía (Real Club Valderrama): 1
- LIV Golf United Kingdom (JCB Golf and Country Club): 4
- LIV Golf Chicago (Bolingbrook Golf Club): T8
- LIV Golf Indianapolis (The Club at Chatham Hills): T32
- LIV Golf Michigan – Stroke Play (The Cardinal at Saint John’s): T16