LIV Golf’s international superstars have touched down in SA and have flown in style with several private jets parked at Adelaide Airport

Several private jets at Adelaide Airport are catching the eyes of travellers as the up to $40 million aircraft are “rarely seen” this much in SA.

LIV Golf’s superstar players and corporate high-flyers have jetted into Adelaide in style for the prized fixture at the Grange Golf Club.

At least eight private jets worth up to $40m each, arrived at Adelaide Airport from all corners of the globe; Hawaii, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong among them.

While their owners are unknown, an airport spokesman said they “rarely see this many (jets) at once and of this size”.

Liv golf star Cameron Smith at Grange. Picture: Tom Huntley

The spokesman said it’s anticipated most will depart on Sunday night or Monday, after LIV Golf Adelaide concludes.

LIV’s cashed-up golf stars, including Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Cameron Smith, Brooks Koepka and Sergio Garcia, plus LIV chief executive Greg Norman, are known for travelling between tournaments on their private planes.

Some of the sport’s biggest names will kick off this year’s Adelaide event on Friday, with Australian major winner Smith among the favourites to take out the title.

Up to 30,000 fans are tipped to walk the fairways each day, thanks to a 50 per cent boost in capacity compared to the inaugural event.

Liv golf ambassadors Ellidy Pullin and Dylan Buckley at the Cellar Door at Grange. Picture: Tom Huntley

LIV Golf Adelaide executive tournament director Nick Haslam said they have also tripled the number of public viewing platforms so the average punter can enjoy the action in comfort.

“It’s outstanding golf but it’s a full day of entertainment and you can come here... go to your facility and then walk the course. And then finally, there’s an after concert,” he said.

“It’s not just about the die hard golf fan. We want women and kids, we want everyone to come and have an awesome time.”

LIV Golf tournament corporate business jets that have arrived in the past few days. Picture: Adelaide Airport

LIV Golf’s senior vice-president of ticketing and hospitality, Troy Tutt, said last year’s tournament was a “mega event” for the tour and they’re looking to go one better in 2024.

This includes more corporate hospitality, such as the new Flight Deck, a two-level viewing gallery where fans can watch the world’s best golfers practice their drives right in front of you.

“We heard the feedback from the fans – they want to get closer to the players. That’s what we’re trying to do,” said Mr Tutt of the Flight Deck, which has been described as LIV Golf’s answer to Formula 1’s pitlane experience. “It’s a one of a kind in professional golf.”

The course’s famous Watering Hole has also returned, after it was the scene of wild celebrations during last year’s event, in particular when Chase Koepka hit a hole-in-one on the final day.

Liv golf star Cameron Smith at Grange. Picture: Tom Huntley

Beer cans and cups were strewn across the party hole’s 12th green in the aftermath of the incredible shot, but organisers have said they hope similar scenes aren’t repeated.

“Safety is paramount – we don’t encourage it at all,” said Mr Tutt.

“But we know sometimes things like that might happen. We’ve taken the proper precautions to make sure we alleviate that as much as we can.”

Mr Haslam said plastic cups will be used exclusively around the Watering Hole.

“It’s going to be difficult to stop but we want people to be having a good time in moderation,” he said.

LIV Golf tournament members are flying in style. Picture: Adelaide Airport

“We’re mindful that it’s something that’s might to be happening but we’ve got security measures in place to make sure people are having a controlled good time.”

Limited general admission tickets are available for Friday and Sunday, as well as corporate hospitality passes across the tournament’s three days.

Visit: livgolf.com/events/adelaide-2024