The partnership will position Destination Sport to help golf fans get closer to the action, through exclusive Majesticks GC ticket and hospitality packages curated by its brands Sportsbreaks.com and Sportsworld, unlocking access to the team consisting of Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson and Sam Horsfield. They will also work together to provide premium benefits to fans & followers of Majesticks GC via giveaways, discounts and more.

Destination Sport will also provide business travel services to Majesticks GC, supporting with global travel and accommodation across the team. The group’s specialist division for elite sports travel management – Destination Sport Travel – works with

35+ teams and governing bodies, including Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, British Cycling, Football Association of Wales, Scottish Rugby and International Ice Hockey Federation.

“I am thrilled to announce this long-term partnership with Destination Sport. As a truly global team with tournaments in 14 destinations around the world, we’re not only excited to work with Destination Sport to expertly deliver for our team and staff, but to also create unique and engaging experiences as well as exclusive offers to benefit our fans,” said James Dunkley, Team Principal Majesticks GC. “Alongside Destination Sport, Majesticks GC are looking forward to building on the success of our 2023 fan experience by delivering unique access and behind-the-scenes opportunities for fans in 2024.”

With over 250 staff in 14 countries around the world, Destination Sport have expertise in travel management for elite sports clubs and governing bodies, supporter travel, global hospitality, youth development programmes, endurance, and participation travel plus global destination management.  

“We’re delighted to announce a new partnership with Majesticks GC, representing our first involvement with the LIV Golf League. It’s fantastic to be working with a team who are leading the way in innovation in this new format of golf, and as two organisations with British roots and a global outlook, it’s a perfect fit for us,” said Destination Sport Group Managing Director Paul Hemingway. “The global nature of LIV Golf results in a significant volume of travel so we’re excited to provide Team Majesticks’ players, caddies and staff with a best-in-class travel provision to support their preparations and performance.

“The LIV Golf League is a unique, engaging format of professional golf which lends itself to exciting experiences for spectators. We look forward to working closely with Team Majesticks to create new fan travel and event hospitality experiences via our Sportsbreaks.com and Sportsworld brands which we hope will appeal to new and existing golf fans alike, starting at next year’s UK tournament.”

Ian Poulter, Co-Captain of Majesticks GC, added, “We’re really excited about the possibilities of the partnership between Destination Sport and Majesticks GC, and are looking forward to being involved in some fantastic bespoke fan experiences. We also know the level of support and service that Destination Sport provide to elite sports teams, and we are thrilled to have them on board to offer their expertise and help the team.”

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Horsfield had played the first two rounds in Australia, but his bothersome right hip finally gave way after the second round. Having enjoyed his playing experience at the party hole enclosed by grandstands, he wanted to see what it was like from a fan’s perspective. So he popped out to watch Majesticks teammate Ian Poulter, who happened to be in Koepka’s group.

Two minutes later, Horsfield was limp-sprinting to offer congratulations and high-fives to his good friend Koepka.

“My first natural reaction was to go crazy,” Horsfield said. “Then I saw the video later and thought: ‘Oh my god, what an idiot.’”

Horsfield laughed at the memory on Tuesday while taking a break during his practice session at LIV Golf Chicago. This week marks his return to active duty as a member of the Majesticks, as he’s missed the last seven tournaments of the 2023 League season.

Horsfield underwent surgery soon after Adelaide to repair a torn labrum in his right hip. He also had a piece of bone shaved from the hip, and also addressed the cyst growing on top of it. The problem had lingered for a long time, but the 26-year-old Englishman tried to play through it. Ultimately, surgery was required in early May, forcing Horsfield to the sideline, with reserve player Laurie Canter taking his spot in the Majesticks line-up.

“The day after surgery, I felt better than I did beforehand,” Horfield said. “I knew I made the right decision. It’s just been a long four-and-a-half/five months.”

During his extended absence, Horfield stayed in touch with his Majesticks teammates, which includes Poulter and fellow co-captains Lee Westwood and Henrik Stenson. They offered much-welcomed encouragement, advice and support on how to deal with injuries. Horsfield also watched the broadcast stream of every single LIV Golf round. At LIV Golf London, he visited the Centurion Course and walked nine holes with his team during a practice round.

“Nice to see the boys but it was torture for myself,” Horsfield said. “I just wanted to grab a club and play. It sucked. But I used that week as part of my rehab to walk.”

Horsfield received the go-ahead to fully practise three weeks ago, and he’s also managed a few rounds at his home base in Orlando. He wasn’t specifically trying to make a push to return before the end of the season, but he’s glad his body responded in a positive manner to allow him to play.

He feels good about his swing, too. Not only is he pain-free, but by eliminating the hip problems, his lower body is moving more fluid. “My body is moving way differently,” he said. “I can actually load and turn my right hip instead of bumping it.”

He’ll start this week 42nd in points, but he’s guaranteed status for next season due to injury exemption. So the final three tournaments of this season (and perhaps a few more starts, including the International Series’ Hong Kong Open in November) will allow him to shake the rust off, get back into a groove and set a benchmark for areas to work on during the off-season. And of course, contribute as much as possible to a Majesticks team still seeking their first podium result of the season.

‘I’ve got a lot of things to work on,” he said.

What he doesn’t have this week, though, is expectations.

“None,” he said. “But for not playing golf, I feel like my game’s in good shape. When I swing, it feels good. Hopefully, I’ll play well but just to make it three days pain-free is what I’m really most looking for.”

And for the first time since Adelaide, another party hole is set for Rich Harvest Farms this week in Chicago. If Horsfield gets the opportunity to celebrate again, he won’t have to hobble this time.

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OKX, the second largest crypto exchange by trading volume has been revealed as the first official global sponsor of Majesticks, one of the 12 teams competing on LIV Golf League.

The sponsorship will see team members Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson, Sam Horsfield (plus replacement Laurie Canter) sport the OKX logo on the team kits. Through the partnership, Majesticks and OKX will work together to offer innovative online engagement opportunities and fan experiences to a global audience at LIV’s tournaments in US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

OKX is pioneering technologically advanced, accessible tools for new audiences to engage with Web 3.0 (affectionately known as Web3 — the third generation of the World Wide Web).

Thrilled to announce a new global partnership with @okx ?

Together we'll redefine the golf experience, bringing innovative #Web3 technology and new fan experiences to global audiences

Learn more here ? https://t.co/oTqbQ5ROLq #OKXMajesticks pic.twitter.com/LbgpmznqCb

— Majesticks GC (@MajesticksGC) June 21, 2023

OKX Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique said: “Golf captivates people around the world, however, its reach can be magnified if we dare to think big about fan engagement, inclusivity and truly unique partnership activations that use Web3 to amaze and inspire. This is what we’re shooting for with Majesticks, a top-tier team in the LIV Golf League that exemplifies our values and ambitions. We look forward to working with Majesticks on some very exciting things in the near future which will showcase our strengths.”

Majesticks co-captain Poulter added: “Having been an OKX Ambassador, I know that the company brings passion, technological expertise and creative thinking to everything it does. That’s why I’m so excited to welcome OKX as the first official global sponsor for Majesticks. We both have ambitions not only to win but to challenge the status quo. The partnership will result in some amazing experiences for fans to go behind-the-scenes with us as we pursue our mission to make a difference both on and off the course.”

OKX also has long-term partnerships with the McLaren F1 Team and English Premier League champions Manchester City.

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