Joaquin Niemann fired a bogey-free 65 to extend his lead to five shots at LIV Golf New York, as Australia’s Lucas Herbert cooled off with a level-par round.
Lucas Herbert secured a US Open berth from a wire-to-wire victory at LIV Golf Virginia that also ensured the Victorian owns career victories on every major tour in golf.
Sergio Garcia has made it clear that he wants to play in another Ryder Cup, but on Sunday, he made it clear he doesn’t think he deserves to play in this year’s event. At least, not at the moment.
By day’s end, a number of the more recognisable players of past and present had their weekend fates sealed – if two-over par or better was not next to their names, they were headed home early.
Leishman, a six-time winner on the PGA Tour, notched his first LIV victory since joining in 2022 and first worldwide win in four years since the 2021 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Golf can be a cruel and complex game, particularly at the elite level. Sergio Garcia, after 26 years as a pro, was reminded horribly when he came within three feet of securing a place in the Open Championship at the Asian Tour’s International Series Macau in China.
The Macau tournament is part of the R&A’s Open Qualifying Series, giving out exemptions into this summer’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush to the top three finishers who haven’t already qualified. Seventeen LIV golfers competing have yet to earn a spot in the Open.
The top player not already exempt into the US Open field after the Korea event in early May will qualify. It’s the only major championship this year for which Niemann has not yet qualified.
Australian Golf Digest
