Amid controversy and suspensions, the Saudi-backed golf league’s first invitational wrapped with Charl Schwartzel claiming first place.
He shot a four-under 66 during the second round at the Centurion Club in England, leaving him with a huge lead at nine under par for the tournament. He was three shots ahead of second place Hennie Du Plessis, who was two shots ahead of third place Peter Uihlein. and two-time major champion Johnson were both four shots off the lead after shooting 1-under.
The event marked Mickelson’s first return to competitive golf since February. He was grouped with 10 other golfers, including Johnson, competing in the inaugural tournament afterAnd that’s that. The first sector of the novel LIV golf series has wrapped for the 48 competitors.
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