WHAT THE STATS SUGGEST
Legion XIII has been dominant, racking up eight team victories in just two seasons. Last year, they ranked first in the league in driving distance (319.0), first in greens, third in putts per tournament (114.38) in regulation (69.23%) and second in birdies per tournament (17.36). All indications are that the team will remain elite in these categories in 2026.
WHERE CAN THEY IMPROVE?
Legion XIII only hit 58.61% of their fairways in 2025, which ranked eighth in the league. Their overall scrambling, where they rank sixth, could also be improved upon.
KEY QUOTES
Tom McKibbin on major qualification: “Very excited to go back and play my third Open, it will be very, very cool. And to have that drive down Magnolia Lane for the first time ever, it will be even more special.”
Jon Rahm on Legion XIII’s young players: “(McKibbin) is a fantastic golfer. Both him and Caleb played really well, especially at the end at the Team Championship. They won both their points and were the two better scorers within the team. So, they did fantastic.”
Jon Rahm on his future with LIV Golf: “I’m not planning on going anywhere. …As far as I’m concerned, I’m focused on the league and my team this year, and hopefully we can repeat as champions again.”
BOTTOM LINE
Legion XIII enters 2026 as the clear favorites to take home the Team Championship once again. The shift to 18 holes should suit the team, specifically Rahm, who was kept out of the individual win column in 2025. Hatton, McKibbin and Surratt should all improve their place in the individual standings from last year, which is a frightening proposition for the rest of the league.
THREE BOLD PREDICTIONS
Jon Rahm wins at least three individual trophies.
Tom McKibbin wins LIV Golf UK.
Legion XIII successfully defends their team title.