LIV Golf
MexicoSeason 2026
Jon Rahm seized control of the leaderboard on Friday, April 17, 2026, overcoming a volatile start to card a 4-under-par 67 and take a one-shot lead at the halfway point. Rahm’s primary objective was to stabilize his round after an even-par front nine, and he succeeded by firing four birdies on a bogey-free back nine to move to 10-under-par (132) total.
His performance was the driving force behind a historic day for Legion XIII, which built a massive 19-shot advantage over the field—the largest team lead after any round in LIV Golf history. The second round saw standout performances from Tom McKibbin and Matthew Wolff, who both shot 6-under-par 65s to join Harold Varner III in a tie for second at 9-under-par.
While the leaders surged, first-round leader Victor Perez struggled with the firmer greens, carding a 2-over 73 to slip three shots off the pace. The altitude continued to provide spectacular highlights, with Bryson DeChambeau recording multiple drives exceeding 400 yards, including a 411-yard blast on the 5th hole.
As the field looks toward Saturday, the team title appears to be Legion XIII's to lose at 25-under-par, while the individual race remains a tight four-way battle heading into the final 18 holes.