DeChambeau, Gooch Lead First LIV Golf Tournament in South Korea

Bryson DeChambeau surged to a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the first-ever LIV Golf tournament in South Korea after a bogey-free second round, building on his shared lead with Talor Gooch after the opening day. DeChambeau's consistent play, including a six-under 66 in the second round and strong putting, has kept him atop the leaderboard at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea. Gooch, who matched DeChambeau's seven-under 65 in the first round, has been looking to regain his 2023 form but slipped to a tie for sixth after the second round. Richard Bland trails DeChambeau by four strokes in second place, while notable performances from other players include Louis Oosthuizen and Joaquin Niemann, who remain within striking distance. The tournament, which features 54 holes and a $25 million purse, marks a significant event for both American and South Korean players. South Korean participants Kim Min-kyu and Jang Yu-bin are positioned further down the leaderboard after two rounds.