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Dean Burmester Takes Two-Shot Lead at LIV Golf Chicago After Second Round

Three teams share the top of the team leaderboard after Bolingbrook’s challenging winds tested the field

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South African Dean Burmester won a playoff to capture the LIV Golf Chicago title
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Overview

  • Dean Burmester carded a 6-under 65 to move to 9-under overall and open a two-stroke cushion heading into the final round
  • Crushers GC, Fireballs GC and Stinger GC are tied at 10-under par in the revamped team standings after two rounds
  • Fireballs GC rookie Josele Ballester shot a 5-under 66 to climb into a tie for second at 7-under
  • Jon Rahm delivered a 4-under 67 to join Ballester at 7-under and positions himself to challenge for the season-long points lead
  • Joaquín Niemann’s rounds of 74-70 left him tied for 35th overall and placed his hold on the season standings at risk