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Two-time Masters champ Watson shot a 6-under 65 and can play within the closing group on Sunday for simply the second time. His final win of any type was seven years in the past.
“I might like to carry a trophy one in every of nowadays at LIV,” Watson stated, “however the different guys wish to do that very same factor.”
Kaymer and McDowell every gained majors in 2010, as did Mickelson. Together with Watson, they’ve proven that have and veteran savvy are paying large dividends on a course designed by celebrated architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.
“As at all times right here on LIV, it’s a terrific leaderboard,” stated the 2010 U.S. Open champ McDowell after his 5-under 66. “I’m excited to be up there. Excited to present myself in all probability my first alternative on LIV.”
“It’s been a very long time for me that I’ve gained a event,” added Kaymer, a two-time main winner and former world No. 1 who shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday. “It’s good to have the possibility once more to really feel that warmth tomorrow.”
They’ll begin early Sunday morning attempting to chase down Lahiri, who hopes to make use of the teachings of his earlier shut calls to get the job achieved Sunday.
“I’ve been responsible of taking part in a bit defensively, particularly after I’ve gotten shut,” he stated. “… It’s important to go and assault and make as many birdies as you’ll be able to. The one massive studying from me is whether or not I’m three forward or two again, I’m nonetheless going to try to birdie each gap.”
TEAM SCORES
LIV Golf’s new scoring format this season now entails all 4 scores now counting in each spherical within the crew competitors. Listed below are the outcomes and scores for every crew after Saturday’s Spherical 2 of LIV Golf Virginia.
1. CRUSHERS GC -21 (Lahiri 64, Casey 66, DeChambeau 69, Howell III 71: Rd. 2 rating: -14)
2. SMASH GC -20 (McDowell 66, Gooch 67, Kokrak 67, Koepka 70: Rd. 2 rating: -14)
3. 4ACES GC -13 (Varner III 66, Johnson 69, Pieters 69, Reed 74: Rd. 2 rating: -6)
4. TORQUE GC -12 (Ortiz 65, Niemann 68, Muñoz 69, Pereira 73: Rd. 2 rating: -9)
5. STINGER GC -11 (Oosthuizen 65, Grace 67, Schwartzel 69, Burmester 72: Rd. 2 rating: -11)
6. CLEEKS GOLF CLUB -9 (Kaymer 67, Meronk 68, Bland 70, Kjettrup 71: Rd. 2 rating: -8)
7. RANGEGOATS GC -8 (Watson 65, Campbell 73, Schniederjans 73, Uihlein 74: Rd. 2 rating: +1)
8. LEGION XIII -5 (Hatton 68, Rahm 68, McKibbin 70, Surratt 70: Rd. 2 rating: -8)
T9. HYFLYERS GC E (Mickelson 68, Steele 69, Tringale 71, Ogletree 72: Rd. 2 rating: -4)
T9. IRON HEADS GC E (Jang 69, Na 69, Lee 72, Kozuma 73: Rd. 2 rating: -1)
11. FIREBALLS GC +4 (Masaveu 68, Ancer 70, Garcia 72, Ballester 73: Rd. 2 rating: -1)
12. RIPPER GC +8 (Smith 70, Leishman 71, Herbert 73, Jones 75: Rd. 2 rating: +5)
13. MAJESTICKS GC +12 (Horsfield 67, Stenson 69, Westwood 72, Poulter 76: Rd. 2 rating: E)
Wild Playing cards: Kim 72, C. Lee 76
This piece is courtesy of Mike McAllister in partnership with LIV Golf.
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