LIV Round 2 Recap: The Race Heats Up in Riyadh

 As the LIV side bet tournament in Riyadh reaches its midway point, the leaderboard is starting to take shape. With low scores still up for grabs, our participants are jockeying for position in the money race.

Round 2 Highlights:

• Sean remains steady near the top, following up his opening 66 with a strong 67. His pick, Tyrrell Hatton, continues to show why he was a solid selection.
• Scott's pick, Jon Rahm, delivered back-to-back 67s, proving he’s a force to be reckoned with in this format.
• Joey and Kevin had Joaquin Niemann in their corner, but he cooled off slightly in Round 2 with a 71.
• Dan also saw his pick, David Puig, slow down with a 71 after a solid first round.
• Matthew made the biggest move of the day, with his pick, Anirban Lahiri, firing a 67 to jump up the leaderboard.
• Rick and Steve remain in the mix, with Ancer posting a 70 and Casey putting together back-to-back 69s.

By the Numbers:

• Round 2 Average Score: 69.125 (a slight dip from Round 1’s 67.625)
• Best Round 2 Score: 67 (Hatton, Rahm, Lahiri)
• Toughest Round 2 Score: 71 (Niemann, Puig)

Looking Ahead to Round 3

With only one round left, the pressure is on for those in contention. Can the frontrunners hold strong, or will someone make a final-round charge? Stay tuned as the LIV side bet in Riyadh comes down to the wire!