Lucas Herbert carries a three-shot lead into the final round at LIV Golf UK, chasing a wire-to-wire victory as Bryson DeChambeau, Tyrrell Hatton and Cameron Smith all lurk within striking distance.
Fresh off a sixth-place finish at the Open Championship, Lucas Herbert broke the course record at JCB Golf & Country Club with an 11-under 61 to lead LIV Golf UK, setting up a final-group showdown with Bryson DeChambeau.
With LIV Golf’s future uncertain, the number of players reaching out to the DP World Tour has increased “significantly” in recent weeks, as pros of all levels look to secure their options for 2027.
Jon Rahm stopped short of confirming his LIV Golf future beyond 2026, but revealed he’s in regular contact with league officials as the circuit’s financial future remains unclear.
Travis Smyth has been drafted into Ripper GC for LIV Golf UK, replacing the injured Elvis Smylie, as he chases his ultimate goal of a full-time LIV Golf contract.
LIV Golf is facing a new lawsuit from broadcast tech provider Mobii Systems over more than $1 million in unpaid fees, the second legal action against the league this month alone.
The league is filing Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notices in the United States. The notice is a legal requirement, not a definitive announcement of job cuts, but it signals that a workforce reduction is possible.
LIV Golf chief executive Scott O’Neil remains bullish on his league’s future in the wake of Saudi Arabia pulling its funding. But in a TV appearance on Tuesday he wouldn’t go so far as to guarantee its immediate future.
Reserve player Travis Smyth filled in for the injured Paul Casey on Crushers GC last week in Korea and helped his new teammates win the team trophy. Now he’s looking for more.
Australian Golf Digest
