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Munoz Cards Rare 59 to Lead LIV Golf Indianapolis Opener

Strong grounds-pass sales point to record crowds for the regular-season finale.

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Colombia's Sebastian Munoz fired a 12-under par 59 to grab the lead after the first round of LIV Golf Indianapolis, breaking 60 for the first time in his career despite a double bogey on the fifth hole
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Overview

  • Sebastian Munoz overcame an early double bogey to birdie 13 of his final 14 holes en route to a 12-under 59, marking the third sub-60 round in LIV Golf history.
  • Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson’s 62 left him three strokes behind Munoz in second place after Round 1.
  • Torque GC surged into a four-shot team lead as Munoz and teammate Joaquín Niemann combined for a 23-under par total.
  • Joaquín Niemann’s 64 keeps him favored for the individual championship, with the final 36 holes set to determine the title.
  • Friday’s and Saturday’s grounds passes sold out, underscoring high spectator demand at The Club at Chatham Hills.