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Ortiz wins in Houston for first LIV Golf title

Ortiz wins in Houston for first LIV Golf title

Abraham Ancer birdied the second hole of a four-man playoff to win the LIV Golf Houston tournament on Sunday, securing his first title on the breakaway circuit.

Ancer holed a 12-foot putt to defeat Carlos Ortiz, Phachara Khongwatmai, and Talor Gooch, who were tied after regulation.

The victory is a breakthrough for Ancer, who has been one of the most consistent players on the LIV Golf tour this season. The 32-year-old Mexican has now finished in the top 10 in all five of the LIV Golf events he has played in this year.

Ancer’s win also gives LIV Golf its first Mexican champion. The tour has been criticized for its lack of diversity, but Ancer’s victory is a step in the right direction.

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Jon Rahm’s U.S. Open tune-up ends in ominous fashion

Jon Rahm’s U.S. Open tune-up ends in ominous fashion

Jon Rahm’s U.S. Open tune-up ended in ominous fashion as the world number two carded a disappointing 76 in the final round of the PGA Tour Mayakoba Classic. The Spaniard, who has not won since the Mexico Open in May 2022, looked out of sorts throughout the day and never really threatened to challenge for the title.

Rahm’s struggles will be a concern for the U.S. Open, which starts next week at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. The 28-year-old is one of the favorites for the championship, but his recent form suggests that he may not be at his best.

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