LIV Golf Rankings in Bangkok: Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra extends the lead after winning 63 in round 2

Starting the second round with Richard Bland and Branden Grace atop the 2022 LIV Golf leaderboard in Bangkok, Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra took the lead. Once again circling Stonehill Golf Course in a spooky way, the Spaniard improved his first-day effort with a second-round record of 9 under 63 to make his mark at the tournament. this match.

Starting his day on the first hole, Chacarra pursued it at the jump. Making birdies on the first two holes, he found his name above the rest on the leaderboard. Beating another birdie in the fifth par-4 and an eagle in the sixth par-5, the 22-year-old’s advantage had increased to four by the time his team entered the inning.

Not only was Chacarra the first, but one of his competitors, Branden Grace, was also eliminated from the competition. Due to severe strain on his left side, the LIV Portland winner was only able to complete three holes in his second round before withdrawing.

Three more birdies on back nine, Chacarra finally signed on for a second straight round in the mid-60s to put him in the bottom 16 for the week. With Grace’s absence, a number of suitors lined up behind Chacarra to advance to the final round of LIV Bangkok, where a major push will be needed to overcome the 5-period deficit.

Former Masters champion Patrick Reed has played himself at 7 under 65 and is in second place alongside Bland, Sihwan Kim and Harold Varner III at just 11 years old. Just a header back is Brooks Koepka, who is well positioned to finish in his first top 10 with LIV Golf and could be his first win if Chacarra struggles after two consecutive 67 innings.

Leader

1. Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra (-16)

If it is possible to apply for a third consecutive round of no bogey, Chacarra will most likely be your winner of LIV Golf Bangkok. Breaking a record that includes winners like Dustin Johnson and Cameron Smith, the inclusion of the lap’s youngest member in the winners’ circle is welcome news for the emerging golf tournament. The 22-year-old still has his job, but he insists that – like Matthew McConaughey – by going back, he is actually moving forward.

“I think the bottom line is that I went back to see what I was doing in college because I did a great job and I didn’t do well the first four weeks as a professional, and it It’s just trying to have fun and then play. I feel my game – I actually hit it pretty well, but I play smart and I have fun, so that’s key for this pairing. “

Other candidates

T2. Richard Bland, Sihwan Kim, Harold Varner III, Patrick Reed (-11)

T6. James Piot, Brooks Koepka (-10)

T8. Marc Leishman, Lee Westwood, Kevin Na (-9)

There are some strong pursuers in this group if Chacarra slips up. Koepka is the most attractive person I can say just because of his recent lack of quality but also his ability to reach agreement when in dispute. Motivation is a word that has been thrown around in relation to some of these players and while some are still working during their off weeks, Koepka has been seen cruising around the Mediterranean and enjoying life. live your life to the fullest. This has resulted in some poor efforts in the LIV Golf Series but maybe, just maybe, he’s decided enough and put his head on the grindstone before this week.

Grace’s wound came at a terrible time

The man from South Africa was completely reassured before leaving LIV Golf Bangkok due to injury. Grace enters the week 39 points behind Johnson in the season-long race and is tipped to cut the Americans’ deficit with a strong push in Thailand. It’s unknown how long the LIV Portland winner will be sidelined, but with his absence, Johnson’s ability to win the regular-season title is certain to tighten.

Team Rankings

With Branden Grace’s WD, Stinger GC must use each team member’s score (3) in the final round.