Henrik Stenson and Patrick Reed were the overnight leaders at the third LIV Golf event, which played out before sparse crowds at Donald Trump’s Bedminster club
Phil Mickelson heckled before opening shot at event
Henrik Stenson and Patrick Reed were the joint overnight leaders at seven-under-par through 18 holes, two shots ahead of Thailand’s Phachara Khongwatmai and three better than Dustin Johnson and Carlos Ortiz. But the golf itself at the $25m Saudi-backed event continues to take a back seat to the ample controversy outside the ropes.
For all of LIV Golf’s bluster about being a fan-focused alternative to the PGA Tour, there certainly weren’t many around to enjoy it as the third instalment kicked off. Organizers declined to issue official attendance figures, but Friday’s session played out before no more than a couple thousand fans despite a largely papered house and $75 grounds passes going for $2 on the secondary market.