A group of LIV Golf players found themselves in a terrifying situation when the Middle East conflict escalated. While preparing for an Asian tour stop in Dubai, the players were caught in the crossfire of the US and Israel's airstrikes on Iran, which triggered a retaliatory strike by the Islamic Republic. Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Sam Horsfield, Anirban Lahiri, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Caleb Surratt, and Lee Westwood were in the midst of their training when the war broke out. Surratt, who was in Dubai with his wife, described the experience as 'terrifying' but noted that things have been 'OK' since, despite the initial chaos and missile interceptions. The players are now seeking ways to leave the Middle East and reach Hong Kong for the LIV Golf event, but the airspace remains closed or severely restricted. The US Department of State has advised Americans to depart from several Middle Eastern nations, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This situation has left the LIV Golf players in a delicate position, caught between their sport and the ongoing conflict in the region. As the players navigate this challenging time, the LIV Golf organization has remained silent on the matter, leaving the players to deal with the aftermath of the war.
