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DeChambeau Leads LIV Golf Adelaide with Stunning Round

2/12/2026

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DeChambeau Leads Round

Bryson DeChambeau of LIV Golf finished the first round at 6-under 66, tied for the lead with Marc Leishman at LIV Golf Adelaide.
DeChambeau topped his tee shot on the par-5 10th, and the ball traveled 245 yards after bouncing off a cart path.
DeChambeau recovered with a 287-yard approach to set up a birdie.
Dustin Johnson and Anthony Kim were one shot behind, tied for third at 5-under.

Summary

DeChambeau Aims Redemption

Crushers GC, led by Bryson DeChambeau, aims to regain form at LIV Golf Adelaide after Riyadh’s T17 finish.
Torque GC, led by Joaquin Niemann, enters as a favorite after finishing second in Riyadh.
Ripper GC, fresh off a Riyadh victory, hopes to improve on last year's ninth in Adelaide.
Fireballs, last year's champions, face roster changes but have potential with rising star David Puig, who finished T4 in Riyadh.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2022, LIV Golf, funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, disrupted the professional golf landscape by offering lucrative contracts to top players like Bryson DeChambeau. This move sparked debates over sportswashing and ethical sponsorships, as critics highlighted Saudi Arabia's human rights abuses. The ongoing rivalry with the PGA Tour may significantly reshape professional golf's future and athlete endorsements.

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DeChambeau Leads Round

Bryson DeChambeau of LIV Golf finished the first round at 6-under 66, tied for the lead with Marc Leishman at LIV Golf Adelaide.
DeChambeau topped his tee shot on the par-5 10th, and the ball traveled 245 yards after bouncing off a cart path.
DeChambeau recovered with a 287-yard approach to set up a birdie.
Dustin Johnson and Anthony Kim were one shot behind, tied for third at 5-under.

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