Gooch Leads DeChambeau by One in LIV Korea

Talor Gooch fired a 7-under 63 in the second round to grab the lead at 8 under, one shot ahead of Bryson DeChambeau at LIV Golf Korea. Five players including Cameron Smith and Joaquin Niemann are tied for third at 5 under. Gooch's OKGC team leads at 14 under, one stroke ahead of Crushers. syntagm.co.za

DeChambeau, who co-led after round one, shot a 2-under 68 with 11 pars in his final 12 holes. "My putting saved me today," he said. Gooch, seeking his fifth LIV title, produced eight birdies and noted the course suits his game as a "shot-maker's paradise."