Overview
- Bryson DeChambeau reached 14-under after a second-round 65 to hold a two-shot lead over David Puig and Branden Grace through 36 holes.
- Torque GC moved to 36-under to top the team standings, with Southern Guards at 34-under, Fireballs at 33-under, and Crushers at 31-under.
- Local favorites Southern Guards drew raucous support, with South African players describing the opening days as a career highlight in front of partisan galleries.
- Organizers advanced Thursday’s shotgun start to 10:05 a.m. for weather, reported the weekend as sold out, and touted expected economic activity near R1 billion alongside a $100,000 community pledge.
- LIV’s 2026 setup features a $30 million purse per event—$20 million for individuals and $10 million shared across all 13 teams—with 57 players, 72 holes, no cut, and all four team scores counting daily.