Gooch and OKGC Lead After Rd. 2 at LIV Golf Korea as DeChambeau and Crushers GC Lurk Talor Gooch and his OKGC team hold a one-stroke advantage after the second round of LIV Golf Korea in Busan, with Bryson DeChambeau and Crushers GC trailing closely. Gooch, the 2023 LIV Golf Individual Champion, shot a 7-under 63 on Friday to secure the 36-hole lead at 8 under par. Five players are tied for third at 5 under, including Ripper GC Captain Cameron Smith, Torque GC Captain Joaquin Niemann, HyFlyers GC’s Scott Vincent, 4Aces GC’s Thomas Pieters, and Crushers GC’s Charles Howell III. The Asiad Country Club, a shot-maker’s course, proved to be a strong fit for Gooch’s game. His round included eight birdies, starting with a chip-in on the par-4 ninth hole. He birdied six of his last eight holes to surge into the lead, despite acknowledging that his game still feels “not great.” Gooch, who entered the week ranked 29th in points, is projected to move to fifth in the standings with a win. His team, OKGC, is one stroke ahead of Crushers GC, with Ripper GC in third place. DeChambeau, the 18-hole co-leader, shot a 2-under 68 on Friday, relying on his putting to salvage the round. He hit only 8 of 14 fairways and 10 of 18 greens in regulation, admitting his performance “went sideways” compared to the previous day. Despite this, DeChambeau remains in contention, showcasing his ability to compete on courses that favor precision over power. The leaderboard highlights a mix of shot-makers and big hitters. Korean Golf Club’s Doyeob Mun, a newcomer to LIV Golf, is in solo seventh after two rounds, while Sergio Garcia of Fireballs GC is tied for eighth. Mun, the current KPGA Tour points leader, expressed excitement about competing against top-tier players and hopes to capitalize on his opportunity.#bryson_dechambeau #crushers_gc #talor_gooch #okgc #liv_golf_korea
