Bryson DeChambeau and Aussie stars battle for $4M at LIV Golf showdown
The latest LIV Golf tournament is heating up, with Cameron Smith, Jon Rahm, and Bryson DeChambeau tied at the top of the leaderboard. All three are sitting at 12 under, closely followed by a strong chasing pack. Meanwhile, no Australian players currently feature in the world's top 10 rankings, leaving local fans eager for a standout performance this week.
Cameron Smith made a strong push earlier in the round, climbing to 8 under after three birdies in just four holes. He now shares that position with fellow Australian Lucas Herbert. However, Smith's earlier surge was soon matched by Ryan Campbell, who also reached 12 under after a birdie on the par-four 4th. Campbell's performance has put him in contention for the $4 million top prize.
Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau remain locked at the top, both at 12 under. Just behind them, Tyrell Hatton sits at 11 under, while Anthony Kim and Brandon Grace are tied at 10 under. Further down the field, Marc Leishman is at 7 under, and Elvis Smylie, fresh off his win in the last LIV event, is at 4 under.
The absence of Australian players in the world's top 10 rankings adds extra focus to this tournament. The current top five spots are held by Scottie Scheffler (USA), Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland), Justin Rose (England), Tommy Fleetwood (England), and Christopher Gotterup (USA).
With Campbell, Smith, and Herbert all in the mix, Australian golfers are making their presence felt in this event. The $4 million prize remains within reach for the leaders, while those further back still have time to close the gap. The final rounds will decide who takes home the title—and whether an Australian can break into the global spotlight once more.
