Liu surged to the top of the Chevron leaderboard with a stunning albatross, followed by a flurry of late birdies. Her impressive performance solidified her position, leaving competitors scrambling to catch up as the tournament heats up.
Round 2 tee times for the 2024 World Wide Technology Championship are set, with the leaders set to tee off Friday morning at Mayakoba’s El Camaleón Golf Course.
World No. 1 and tournament host Jon Rahm of Spain will be paired with Viktor Hovland of Norway and Tony Finau of the United States for the second straight day. The group starts at 8:36 a.m. ET.
Defending champion Sepp Straka of Austria is in the group behind Rahm, Hovland and Finau, and he’s paired with Patrick Cantlay of the United States and Tyrrell Hatton of England.
Other notables in the field include Sergio Garcia of Spain, Justin Thomas of the United States, and Matt Fitzpatrick of England.
**Fowler (illness) WDs from WM Phoenix Open**: Rickie Fowler has withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness. The popular golfer’s absence will leave a noticeable void as fans and competitors look forward to the star’s performance in the prestigious event.
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