Who won a LIV Golf contract at the Promotions event? Final results explored

The final round of the 2024 LIV Golf Promotions took place this Saturday, December 14th at Riyadh Golf Club. The day was played over 36 holes and the winner won a LIV Golf contract for the 2025 season.

Lee Chieh-po won the LIV Golf Promotions and will be playing on the LIV Golf League in 2025. In the coming weeks, Lee will join one of the LIV teams that have openings on their rosters.

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2024 LIV Golf Promotions Final Leaderboard

Below is the final leaderboard for the LIV Golf Promotions:

• 1 Lee Chieh-po -10
• T2 Taichi Kho -8
• T2 Branden Grace -8
• T4 Ollie Schniederjans -5
• T4 Brett Coletta -5
• T4 Jack Buchanan -5
• 7 Max Rottluff -4
• T8 Soomin Lee -3
• T8 Suteepat Prateeptienchai -3
• T8 David Horsey -3
• T8 Scott Vincent -3
• T12 Jeongwoo Ham -2
• T12 Borja Virto -2
• T14 Steve Lewton -1
• T14 Jeunghun Wang -1
• T14 Ben Campbell -1
• T17 Daihan Lee E
• T17 Kieran Vincent E
• 19 Gunn Charoenkul +1
• 20 Richard Lee +4

Lee Chieh-po led after the first 18 holes with a score of 7-under, thanks to nine birdies and two bogeys. The Taiwanese golfer managed to maintain his position over the second 18 holes, carding five birdies and two bogeys.

Following his victory at the Promotions event, Lee said (via ASAP Sports):

"I played very good this year, and coming into this event I just do my best. Actually last week I didn't play very well, but I just told myself, stay calm, stay focused, and focus on every shot. I think I'm very lucky today."

Lee Chieh-po will be the first Taiwanese player to play in the breakaway league. He started playing professionally on the Asian Tour, where he has played ever since. In 2024, he won his first tour event, the International Series Thailand.

Players who finish in the top 10 at the Promotions event will qualify directly for the Asian Tour International Series in 2025.

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Some facts about the new LIV Golf player

Here are some facts about Lee Chieh-po's life and career (via the league's official website):

• His first tournament win came in his 138th career start in world-ranking events.
• He suffered a hip injury last year that forced him to adjust his swing and change his movement.
• He made 19 starts on the Asian Tour in 2024, with one win, two other top-5s and four other top 10s.
• He finished 4th on the Asian Tour Order of Merit in 2024 and 7th on the International Series points standings.
• His home course is Taoyuan Golf & Country Club.
• He grew up playing golf with Kevin Yu, who posted his first professional win on the PGA Tour in 2024.

Lee Chieh-po has yet to make his debut on the PGA Tour or in a major championship.