Overview

• Paul Casey carded a bogey-free 7-under 63 to take the first-round lead, aiming for his first win in Hong Kong after coming close last year.
• Crushers GC, led by Casey and Bryson DeChambeau, is tied with Torque GC at 12 under in the team competition after the opening round.
• Six players, including Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer, and Sebastián Muñoz, are tied for second at 5 under, two shots behind Casey.
• Wild Card player Chieh-Po Lee, from Chinese Taipei, delivered his best LIV Golf performance to date, tying for second on a familiar course.
• Spectators turned out in strong numbers despite cold weather, as LIV Golf Hong Kong returned with a vibrant atmosphere and merchandise sales booming.