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Herbert Holds 6-Shot Lead at LIV Virginia Despite Flu

5/9/2026

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Lucas Herbert leads after two rounds at LIV Golf Virginia with a 17-under 127 total.
He opened with a 64 (8-under) and then posted a bogey-free 63 (9-under).
He holds a six-shot lead over Sergio García (11-under) and a nine-shot lead over Richard Bland (7-under), the largest 36-hole gap since LIV switched to 72 holes.
He achieved the lead despite battling flu and not seeing the front nine until Thursday.

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Lucas Herbert leads after two rounds at LIV Golf Virginia with a 17-under 127 total.
He opened with a 64 (8-under) and then posted a bogey-free 63 (9-under).
He holds a six-shot lead over Sergio García (11-under) and a nine-shot lead over Richard Bland (7-under), the largest 36-hole gap since LIV switched to 72 holes.
He achieved the lead despite battling flu and not seeing the front nine until Thursday.