Dechmbeau leads LIV Golf SA going into weekend

March 20, 2026 96

Bryson DeChambeau will take the lead into the weekend at the LIV Golf tournament at Steyn City.

The world number one fired a second round six-under-par 65 on Friday, adding to his opening 63, to sit at 14-under after two rounds of the first LIV Golf event on African soil.

DeChambeau holds a two-shot lead over Spain’s David Puig, who shot a second round 64 to go with his opening 66, while South Africa’s Branden Grace remains firmly in contention.

Grace’s second round included six birdies and, along with fellow South African players, drew strong support from thousands of fans at Steyn City.

“This is what dreams are made of,” Grace said in an interview after his round.

“It’s the best day I’ve experienced on a golf course in South Africa. What a day, just phenomenal, it’s what we (the South African players on the LIV Golf tour) dreamed it would be.

“The closest to this (experience) is the Presidents Cup, but this is a notch up on that,” he added.

Grace said he was very much in the title race and needed to stay focused over the next two days.

“I’m trying to win this thing. I’m going to need to keep going after shots,” he said.