LIV Golf Hong Kong Recap: How Our Picks Performed

The third LIV tournament of the year took us to the scenic backdrop of Hong Kong, where Golf’s Greatest Gamble participants looked to capitalize on a strong field. With another chance to rack up winnings and stay ahead in the season-long standings, let’s take a look at how the selections fared after Round 1.

Selections and Scores

• Sergio Garcia – 65 (-5)
• Tyrrell Hatton – 67 (-3)
• Carlos Ortiz, David Puig – 68 (-2)
• Cameron Smith, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed – 69 (-1)
• Abraham Ancer – 71 (+1)
• No Selection Made – 0

Top Performers

Sergio Garcia delivered the round of the day, firing a 65 (-5) to position himself right in contention. Tyrrell Hatton followed closely with a 67 (-3), while Carlos Ortiz and David Puig each posted 68 (-2) to keep themselves in the mix.

Cameron Smith, Jon Rahm, and Patrick Reed all turned in steady 69 (-1) rounds, staying within striking distance. Meanwhile, Abraham Ancer had a tougher start with a 71 (+1), leaving work to do in the remaining rounds.

Looking Ahead

With just one round in the books, there’s plenty of golf left to play. Will Garcia keep his hot start rolling? Can Rahm, Smith, and Hatton make a charge? And will those who started slow bounce back? Stay tuned as the action unfolds!

Who are you eyeing for the next event? Let us know in the comments!