The possibility of having two consecutive Spanish winners in LIV Golf has become quite complicated. The second round at the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore has not been smooth sailing for our players.
Dustin Johnson and Joaquín Niemann with -11 share the tournament lead with a three-shot advantage over Sebastián Muñoz, Cameron Tringale, Lucas Herbert, and Jason Kokrak, all at -8. One shot further back is Ben Campbell (-7), and five shots behind are Brooks Koepka and Paul Casey. The battle for victory on Sunday should be among them.
The name of the day in Singapore was the Chilean Niemann, who delivered an extraordinary round of golf with 64 strokes, featuring eight birdies and a solitary bogey. By far, Joaco is the most consistent player in the Saudi league alongside Jon Rahm. Niemann and DJ are seeking their fourth victory in this circuit.
Once again, the Serapong course at Sentosa has proven to be a fierce opponent, although not as much as expected. After all, the average for the top 10 is ten under par without the tournament being a typical four-round event, while the winner would go beyond twenty under par.
Dustin Johnson did not play as orderly as on Friday, although the main difference was on the greens. Simply put, he did not make the impressive putts he holed on Friday. It was enough to sign a good round of 68 strokes, allowing him to remain in the lead, albeit no longer alone. DJ’s round did not come alive until the 7th hole. From there, in twelve holes, he made five birdies, two bogeys, and only five pars.
What has become extremely complicated is the possible victory of a Spanish player. Jon Rahm (-5) has dropped from third position after the first round to tenth. He still has chances, but it all depends on delivering the best round of the day and hoping for help from those ahead. The man from Barrika finished frustrated with the putter. He made three birdies and two bogeys. Round of 70 strokes.
As for the rest of the Spaniards, David Puig (-5) has caught up with Rahm in tenth position, once again demonstrating the extraordinary solidity he is showing in this new season, with a round today of 69 strokes. Additionally, Luis Masaveu (-2) has signed another card of 70 strokes and is in the top 25, and Sergio García (PAR) responded to the first over-par round of his career on the Serapong course with a card of 70 strokes. He is far from victory and even finishing in the top 10.
