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\n\tBEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY: Joaquin Niemann\u2019s dominant start to LIV Golf New York 2026 shows no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe Chilean fired a 6-under 65 on Friday to reach 13-under through 36 holes, extending his lead to five shots without a single bogey on his card through two rounds at a Trump National Golf Club Bedminster layout that has given fits to many in the field.<\/p>\n
\n\tAt the halfway stage, Niemann ranks first in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee (+2.79) and first in Strokes Gained: Approach (+8.28). The ball-striking masterclass has left the rest of the field with a lot of work to do to catch the all-time wins leader in LIV Golf history.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tLee Westwood put together his own statement round to move into solo second. The 53-year-old carded a 6-under 65 to reach 8-under through the first two rounds. Westwood credited a patient, methodical approach on a demanding golf course.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cIt\u2019s a major championship style golf course,\u201d Westwood said. \u201cYou break it down into small pieces. It just starts off with teeing it up and trying to get it in the fairway.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tHe also pointed to his putter as the difference-maker over the first two days. \u201cI\u2019m pleased with the way I\u2019ve played, and delighted with the way I\u2019ve putted. I\u2019m seeing the lines and rolling the ball well, starting it right where I\u2019m aiming a lot of the time.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tSergio Garcia matched Westwood\u2019s 65 on Friday, climbing to 7-under and into solo third heading into the weekend. Garcia switched to a broomsticker putter this week, which is paying dividends thus far. It is his iron play, however, that has been most impressive. The Fireballs GC captain ranks second in the field in Strokes Gained: Approach (+6.10).\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tTom McKibbin and Harold Varner III both moved into a share of fourth at 6-under, with McKibbin backing up his opening 70 with a 66 and Varner following his 69 with a 67.<\/p>\n
\n\tRichard Bland had the round of the day, a bogey-free 7-under 64 that vaulted him into a tie for sixth at 5-under. The Cleeks GC veteran pointed to a complete performance tee to green.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cEverything really, drove the ball pretty well, hit some good irons, the chances I gave myself I pretty much took,\u201d Bland said. \u201cAlso up and downed it a couple times when I needed to the last couple of holes, couple important up and downs there. Just trying to keep the momentum going into tomorrow, so I was happy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tOn the team side, Niemann\u2019s Torque GC continue to run away with it, extending their cumulative score to 9-under after a second straight low round as a team. Abraham Ancer added a 72 and Carlos Ortiz posted 71, keeping the supporting cast steady around Niemann\u2019s individual dominance.<\/p>\n
\n\tHyFlyers GC held onto second at 4-under, with Scott Vincent\u2019s second straight sub-70 round (68) leading the way. Lucas Herbert\u2019s Ripper GC sit third at 2-under despite a quieter round from Herbert himself (71).<\/p>\n
\n\tWestwood\u2019s Majesticks Golf Club climbed to fourth at 1-under, with Laurie Canter\u2019s 70 backing up Westwood\u2019s 65 as the team continues to make its push in front of the Bedminster crowd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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