Overview
- Joaquín Niemann opened with a 7-under par and added a 5-under second round to stand at 12-under, leading Jon Rahm by one stroke after 36 holes.
- Jon Rahm climbed to 11-under in round two with six birdies but must outperform Niemann in tomorrow’s final round to capture the season crown.
- LIV Golf’s points allocation (40 for a win, 30 for second) places Niemann at 208.43 points versus Rahm’s 196.16, making specific finish permutations essential for determining the champion.
- A season bonus of $18 million plus a $4 million tournament prize awaits the champion, heightening the stakes of Sunday’s final round at Chatham Hills.
- Legión XIII, captained by Rahm, holds the team standings lead heading into the Aug. 22–24 finale in Michigan.