The breeze brought a completely different atmosphere to Mayakoba, making the second day of the LIV Golf season a strategic challenge. It was a constant battle against El Camaleón, where only the most patient players earned the chance of victory on Sunday. Jon Rahm, who woke up to the windy conditions, saw it as an opportunity to climb up the leaderboard. Starting seven strokes behind the impressive Joaquín Niemann, Rahm’s determination and intensity brought him closer to the top. Despite a bogey on the third hole, Rahm managed to secure birdies throughout the round, closing with a four-under-par score. While Niemann also experienced some ups and downs, he maintained his lead with a one-under-par finish. Tomorrow, Rahm will have a four-stroke deficit to overcome in order to claim victory in Mayakoba, a potential historic moment for a Spanish-speaking winner.

Joining Rahm in the final group will be Dan Burmester, who showcased his birdie-making abilities after a difficult start. With a strong performance, Burmester tied with Rahm for second place. The excitement of sharing the Sunday round with Rahm for the first time in his career was expressed by the Chilean Niemann, who managed to maintain his dominance despite facing some challenges during the round. Sergio García also fought against the wind and his putter, but managed to neutralize his bogeys with birdies and an impressive eagle. As for the team classification, Niemann’s Lo Torque GC maintained their lead with a five-stroke advantage over Rahm’s XII Legion, setting up an intense final day where every team member’s score will count. The atmosphere in Mayakoba reached its peak on Saturday, and Rahm believes that attending LIV Golf tournaments will be much more enjoyable for fans.