LIV Golf hire new host who Rory McIlroy brought to tears this year

LIV Golf is securing a new presenter: Henni Zuel, 35, is joining the breakaway tour's broadcasting team following spells with Sky, GolfTV, and other networks. She has been a stalwart on the PGA Tour circuit for several years, reporting on most major tournaments in recent seasons. She branded Rory McIlroy's triumph at the 2025 Masters, which sealed his career grand slam, as "unbelievable" and one that moved her to tears.

Zuel will now report on a LIV circuit not blessed with the same calibre of stars as the PGA, but still boasting a collection of major names, including Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Cameron Smith, Phil Mickelson, and more. "Challenge has always guided my career, and I'm drawn to environments that encourage curiosity, innovation, and a genuine sense of purpose," Zuel said about the switch.

"LIV Golf is at the forefront of redefining how the sport is experienced, powered by elite athletes and leaders who embrace meaningful progress - a vision that strongly resonates with me."

Zuel represented England in golf at 13 and broke through onto the European circuit as a professional at 17. She secured two victories over her career and placed once at the women's British Open.

She joined Sky Sports in 2015 shortly after retiring, before switching to GolfTV in 2019, where she covered McIlroy's triumph at the 2025 Masters. "Incredible. Unbelievable. It was the first sporting event I've ever shed a tear at," she said of the victory.

"It is always something special working on a Masters, but with Rory and the way everything unfolded... It is not just about sport but a metaphor for life and overcoming hurdles," Zuel added. "We can all see ourselves in terms of messing up, having multiple chances, and then ultimately triumphing. He put us through the whole range of emotions."

This emotional connection led to her appointment at LIV Golf, where tour president of business operations Chris Heck lauded her background following the announcement of her move.

"Henni Zuel brings exceptional journalistic experience and the credibility of a former professional player, enhancing the depth and quality of our coverage and strengthening our commitment to delivering a broadcast that is innovative, informed, and globally resonant," he said in a statement.

"LIV Golf's two-story format - where team identity and individual performance build simultaneously - requires the ability to illuminate both narratives with clarity and sophistication.. Henni's instincts, intuition, and commitment to modern storytelling make her an ideal voice for this new era."

This article first appeared on Mirror US.