LIV Debut Victory Hopes: Mixed Fortunes for Neiman and Cameron
Niman Aims for Victory in Second Place by One Stroke
World No. 2 Smith Falls to Tied 8th
Kim Si-hwan Cuts 7 Strokes but Remains at Bottom
[Asia Economy Reporter Seonjin Byun] Joaqu?n Niemann (Chile) increased his chances of winning in his debut at the LIV Golf Invitational, sponsored by Saudi Arabian capital.
On the 3rd (local time), at The International (par 70) in Bolton, Massachusetts, USA, during the second round of the 4th LIV Golf Invitational Series event (total prize money $25 million), Niemann recorded six birdies and one bogey for a 5-under 65, placing him alone in 2nd with a total score of 11-under 129.
Niemann, who has two PGA Tour wins, left the PGA Tour along with Cameron Smith (Australia) and others immediately after the FedEx Cup Playoffs to join LIV Golf. Niemann was only one stroke behind the leader Tyler Gooch (USA), raising his chances of winning in his LIV Series debut. Gooch posted six birdies and one bogey in the round, reducing his score by 5 strokes and topping the leaderboard.
World No. 2 Cameron Smith, who showed strong performance with a tie for 3rd on the first day, slipped to a tie for 8th due to inconsistent play. Smith recorded one eagle, three birdies, two bogeys, and one double bogey, finishing the round with just one stroke under par. Being five strokes behind leader Gooch, his debut win became more challenging. Also making his LIV Series debut, Anirban Lahiri (India) recorded seven birdies and two bogeys, settling in 4th place alone at 9-under 131.
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LIV Series marquee player Dustin Johnson (USA) improved his position to 3rd alone with a total of 10-under 130 after reducing seven strokes in the second round. Kevin Na (USA) finished the second round tied for 8th with Smith at 7-under 133. Kim Si-hwan (USA), who struggled with 17 over par on the first day, reduced seven strokes on this day but remained in last place at 48th.
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