Schwazer "Two-Day Lead"... Johnson Tied for 5th, 8 Strokes Behind

LIV Golf Invitational Series Opening Day 2: 4 Under Par, Du Plessis 2nd, Yoo Line 3rd, Mickelson Tied 26th

Chal Schwartzel is taking a shot from the rough on the 15th hole on the second day of the LIV Golf Invitational Series opener. London, England=Getty Images/Multivitz

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] Charl Schwartzel (South Africa), ranked 126th in the world, is on a roll.

On the 11th (Korean time), at the Centurion Golf Club in London, England (par 70, 7,032 yards), during the second day of the LIV Golf Invitational Series opening event, he shot 4 under par to maintain his position at the top of the leaderboard for the second consecutive day (9 under par, 131 strokes). Hennie du Plessis (South Africa) is in second place (6 under par, 134 strokes), Peter Uihlein (USA) third (4 under par, 136 strokes), Oliver Bekker (South Africa) fourth (3 under par, 137 strokes), and Scott Vincent (Zimbabwe) is tied for fifth (1 under par, 139 strokes) chasing behind.

This tournament is the new global professional golf tour supported by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF). Forty-eight players are divided into 12 teams through a draft system and play three rounds without a cut-off. It has attracted attention from the start as a "spectacular money festival." The total prize money per tournament is $25 million (32 billion KRW), including $20 million for individual competition and $5 million for team competition. The individual winner takes home $4 million (5.1 billion KRW). Even the last place prize is $120,000 (150 million KRW).

Dustin Johnson is teeing off on the 4th hole on the second day of the LIV Golf Invitational Series opener. London, England - Getty Images / Multibits

Schwartzel started with a one-stroke lead and reduced his score by four strokes. Known as a "South African powerhouse," he has two PGA Tour wins, including the 2011 Masters, and 11 DP World Tour (formerly European Tour) victories. Leading by three strokes, he is close to becoming the inaugural champion of the LIV Golf Invitational Series opening event. Dustin Johnson (USA), ranked number one in the world, finished at even par. Sam Horsfield (England) and Pacharawat Kawinwong (Thailand) are tied for fifth place.

Loui Oosthuizen (South Africa), Sergio Garcia (Spain), and Ian Poulter (England) are tied for 12th place (1 over par, 141 strokes). "Oldest major champion" Phil Mickelson and Kevin Na (both USA), and Martin Kaymer (Germany) are tied for 26th place (4 over par, 144 strokes). In the team competition, "Team Stinger," led by Schwartzel and du Plessis, is in the lead (15 under par). The four members will share $3 million (380 million KRW) if they win.

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