PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Joaquin Niemann became the second LIV Golf player in as many years with a sub-60 round, closing with two pars for a 12-under 59 to build a five-shot lead as the Saudi-funded league began its third season Friday at LIV Golf Mayakoba.
Niemann had a chance to match the LIV record with one last birdie, but his wedge into his final hole — No.
Bryson DeChambeau last year shot 58 in the final round at GreenbrierHe led by five shots over Patrick Reed.
Niemann's 59 overshadowed the debut of Masters champion Jon Rahm, who signed with LIV in December in the league's biggest acquisition.
For the team competition, the top three scores from each team count, with all four scores counting on the final day.
Persons:
— Joaquin Niemann, LIV, Niemann, —, Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, El Camaleon, “, ” Niemann, ’, Jim Furyk, David Carey, Jon Rahm, Rahm, XIII, Ryder, Tyrrell Hatton, Hatton, ” Rahm, ” Sergio Garcia, ___
Organizations:
DEL CARMEN, Greenbrier, “, PGA, LIV
Locations:
Mexico, Saudi, El