Hong Kong Round 1

Date
Thu 5th March 2026 (UTC)
Thu 5th March 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-03-05T04:15:00

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04:15:00 UTC (12:15:00 Local)

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League
LIV Golf

Season
2026

Round
3

Status
Match Finished

Location
Hong Kong Golf Club

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The 2026 LIV Golf Hong Kong at the historic Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling represents the league's second visit to one of Asia’s most iconic layouts. The par-70 course, known for its narrow, tree-lined fairways and small, tricky greens, demands surgical precision rather than raw power. The strategic narrative for the opening round centers on the "shot-maker's" challenge; with soft conditions following recent rains, the field of 54 is expected to attack pins, but any wayward drive into the dense "jungle" rough can result in an immediate double-bogey.

The field is headlined by defending champion Abraham Ancer and world No. 4 Jon Rahm, who entered the week after a dramatic private evacuation from the Middle East alongside seven other players. A major storyline to watch is the momentum of Anthony Kim, who arrives in Hong Kong fresh off a victory at LIV Golf Adelaide—his first professional win in 14 years. As the shotgun start begins under humid, overcast skies, the focus is on which team can master the positional play required to navigate the legendary "Fanling Fortress."

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Carlos Ortiz delivered one of the greatest rounds in LIV Golf history, carding a stunning 10-under-par 60 to take a two-stroke lead after the opening round. Ortiz was so locked in that his approach on the final hole nearly went in for a 59, finishing just two feet from the cup. His round featured a dynamic back-nine surge, including a chip-in birdie on the 11th and a massive eagle on the par-5 13th. His 22-putt performance set the tone for Torque GC, who surged to the top of the team leaderboard at 21-under.

The leaderboard is crowded with elite talent chasing the Mexican star. Dean Burmester sits in solo second at 8-under-par 62, matching his best-ever score on this course. He is closely followed by a trio at 7-under, including Sergio Garcia, Talor Gooch, and wild card Scott Vincent, who posted the lowest round ever for an unaffiliated player. Anthony Kim continued his resurgence with a steady 3-under 67, while Jon Rahm stayed in the hunt with a 4-under 66. By the end of the day, the soft conditions allowed 28 players to shoot 67 or better, setting the stage for a weekend shootout.

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