By R.J. King, DBUSINESS | Published on 1/8/2025
By: R.J. King, DBUSINESS
The 2025 LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship is coming to Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth Township from Aug. 22-24. // Photo courtesy of Saint John’s Resort
Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth Township, which includes The Cardinal 18-hole championship golf course, today announced it will host the 2025 LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship from Aug. 22-24.
The public, ticketed event will showcase three days of intense competition featuring both match play and stroke play, as teams compete for the 2025 championship title for LIV Golf.
The competition will feature several major champions, including Jon Rahm (Legion XIII), Bryson DeChambeau (Crushers GC), Brooks Koepka (Smash GC), Phil Mickelson (HyFlyers GC), Dustin Johnson (4Aces GC), Sergio Garcia (Fireballs GC), Cameron Smith (Ripper GC), and more.
Following the conclusion of the 2024 Team Championship — where Smith’s Ripper GC claimed victory — the all-Australian squad will look to defend their title at The Cardinal.
The LIV Golf League is the world’s only global golf league featuring 13 teams, a 14-tournament schedule, and many of the world’s best golfers. Launched in 2022, the League was designed to expand the sport on a global level
As the host of LIV Golf’s marquee event, Saint John’s Resort joins a roster of world-class venues across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Along with providing premier accommodations for players, the week-long event will include headline concerts, exclusive parties, and embrace the league’s “Golf, But Louder” experience that has been embraced by fans across the globe.
The newly designed Cardinal was designed by renowned architect Raymond Hearn, and opened in June 2024 as part of Saint John’s Resort’s extensive multi-million-dollar transformation. With 200 acres of undulating terrain, The Cardinal will present a distinct challenge for the world’s top players as they compete for the ultimate team trophy of the year.
“Hosting the LIV Golf Team Championship marks a defining moment for Saint John’s Resort,” says Kevin Doyle, COO of the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation. “Our transformation into a destination that blends timeless beauty with modern luxury has created an exceptional experience where guests can enjoy everything they need without ever leaving the grounds.
Saint John’s Resort is owned by the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation and operates under the Humanitarian Hotels model, dedicating 100 percent of net profits to educational and humanitarian initiatives. This mission aligns with LIV Golf’s innovative and forward-thinking approach to the sport, making the partnership a natural fit.
“Our Foundation’s Humanitarian Hotel model … also uses our hotel properties as platforms for meaningful community impact,” Doyle says. “With LIV Golf’s ‘Potential Unleashed’ impact and sustainability strategy focused on improving the lives of millions of young people worldwide, we are excited to partner with them to deliver tangible, positive change in the metro Detroit community throughout 2025.”
The 2025 LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at Saint John’s Resort is projected to drive significant economic impact, attract global visitors, foster local business growth, and spotlight Michigan’s cultural and sporting heritage on an international stage.
Beyond the competition, fans will experience a week of live music, interactive fan zones, and unique hospitality offerings.
Fans can visit LIVGolf.com and sign up for free to LIV X, the league’s loyalty and rewards program, to receive exclusive updates and access to tickets, including deposit and pre-sale information on hospitality and grounds passes before general sales open.
Located at the southeast corner of Five Mile and Sheldon roads, Saint John’s Resort offers 118 luxury hotel rooms and 56,000 square feet of meeting space. It features three dining and entertainment venues: the upscale FIVE Steakhouse, The Wine Grotto, and Doyles Irish Pub.
Originating in the late 1940s, the resort has evolved from a seminary to a retreat center, and subsequently to a conference center and hotel. Under the stewardship of the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, the property is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation.
Other features include the Garden Pavilion event space, the Little Cardinal, a seven-hole par-3 short course, and the Cardinal Putting Course.
Additionally, a new 50,000-square-foot event space is set to open in Spring 2025. For more information, visit saintjohnsresort.com.