New Ripper hole puts Aussie pride in overdrive in 360-degree fan epicentre

ADELAIDE, Australia – The Ripper House returns to LIV Golf Adelaide in 2026 with a bold evolution that places fans closer to the action than ever before.

Anchored between the 13th green and 14th tee, The Ripper Point and The Ripper House transform this stretch of the course into The Ripper Hole - a gathering place where Ripper GC fans of all backgrounds come together to support the home team. 

This interactive, on-course experience sets a new benchmark for how audiences engage with the sport at Australia’s most popular golf tournament, redefining the global standard for sporting hospitality while delivering a true 360-degree fan experience. Launched in 2025 as an off-site invite-only destination, The Ripper House will now sit above The Ripper Point in 2026, bringing guests into the heart of the action. An elevated, on-course hospitality experience, this luxury space will combine premium food and beverage, live music and entertainment under one roof. 

“Bringing The Ripper House on-course takes the fan experience to another level,” said Nick Adams, General Manager of Ripper GC. “Ripper GC isn’t just a golf team, it represents a lifestyle shift in how fans connect with sport, culture and the Ripper brand.”

The Ripper Point returns to the iconic 14th tee as the go-to gathering spot for fans of Ripper GC. The atmosphere gets even better in 2026 with Trackman bringing live shot data and real-time insights into the middle of one of the loudest viewing points on the course. Ripper GC and Trackman are also launching Rippers vs The World, a global closest-to-the-pin challenge starting February 6 that lets fans take on the pros virtually on the 12th hole at The Grange Golf Club, bringing fans everywhere into the action.

The newest addition to Ripper GC is 23-year-old Elvis Smylie, who will also step into a Creative Director role for the club.

“I’m excited to bring fresh energy to Ripper Golf Club,” said Smylie. “What we’re building in Adelaide is more than a tournament, it’s a moment right at the epicenter of the Australian sports calendar, where fandom is at an all-time high. I’m excited for this opportunity as a new member of the team; We’re all excited to show the world what Aussie golf is all about.”

Within The Ripper Hole experience, fans can step into a golf simulator challenge and visit Ripper GC’s only on-site merchandise store, adding interactive moments that round out the full 360° fan journey. World-class music acts including Peking Duk, Royel Otis, John Summit and FISHER carry the energy into the night, continuing LIV Golf Adelaide’s signature blend of sport and cultural festival.

“Ripper GC isn’t just a golf team, it’s a reflection of how fans from all walks of life across Australia can come together through golf to support their home team,” said Adams. “Whether you’re an avid golf fan or simply sport-adjacent, this environment brings everyone into the full Ripper experience, built on camaraderie, mateship, and a genuine love of the game.”

LIV Golf Adelaide continues to blur the line between sporting event and cultural festival. In 2025, LIV Golf Adelaide welcomed a record-breaking 102,483 attendees across three days, a nine per cent increase on the previous year, reinforcing its status as one of the most popular stops on the global LIV Golf circuit.