Spanish Amateur Josele Ballester Joins LIV Golf Fireballs Squad

Spanish amateur golfer Josele Ballester, known for urinating in Rae's Creek during the 2025 Masters, has signed a multi-year contract with LIV Golf to join the Fireballs team led by Sergio Garcia. Despite the controversy, Ballester is a highly regarded talent, having won the U.S. Amateur and European Amateur and finishing third in the PGA Tour University rankings. He declined his Korn Ferry Tour membership to pursue a professional career with LIV Golf, marking a significant move for the Saudi-backed circuit. Both Ballester and Garcia share ties to Spain's Castellón province, with Garcia's father having coached Ballester from an early age, highlighting the strong mentor-mentee relationship. Ballester expressed excitement about joining the team and learning from established players, while Garcia welcomed him warmly as a valuable addition to the Fireballs and LIV League. The signing has drawn positive reactions from fans and reflects LIV Golf's strategy to attract promising young talent despite ongoing controversies.