CANADA’S LEE LEADS LIST OF 29 PLAYERS ADVANCING INTO ROUND 2

Round one of the LIV Golf Promotions showcased thrilling performances on January 8, 2026, at Black Diamond Ranch. The key to success? Breaking par. Of the 60 players, 29 advanced after posting better than even-par rounds, setting the stage for an exhilarating second round.

Round One Recap

  • Richard T. Lee, Canada: Led the field with a remarkable bogey-free 6-under 64.
  • Younger Contenders: Max Kennedy, Ireland and Pablo Ereno, Spain, followed closely with 4-under 66s.
  • Korean Sensation: Hongtaek Kim alongside Thailand’s Sadom Kaewkanjana also impressed with 66s.

What Players Are Saying

Lee expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s the first round, and finishing first is always a great feeling.” The competition is tight, and with scores resetting for Round 2, he is determined to maintain his lead.

Max Kennedy, reflecting on his experience, mentioned, “Definitely a lot more comfortable… I know what I’m going to feel.”

Players Advancing to Round 2

Here’s the complete list of 29 players who advanced:

  1. Richard T. Lee, Canada – 64
  2. Max Kennedy, Ireland – 66
  3. Pablo Ereno, Spain – 66
  4. Suteepat Prateeptienchai, Thailand – 66
  5. Sadom Kaewkanjana, Thailand – 66
  6. Hongtaek Kim, South Korea – 66
  7. Louis Albertse, South Africa – 67
  8. Charlie Forster, England – 67
  9. Oliver Bekker, South Africa – 67
  10. Dominic Foos, Germany – 67
  11. Chase Koepka, USA – 67
  12. Austen Truslow, USA – 67
  13. Sarit Suwannarut, Thailand – 67
  14. Lucas Bjerregaard, Denmark – 67
  15. Will Florimo, Australia – 68
  16. Poom Saksansin, Thailand – 68
  17. Travis Smyth, Australia – 68
  18. Sung-kug Park, South Korea – 68
  19. Max Kieffer, Germany – 69
  20. Tomoyo Ikemura, Japan – 69
  21. Collin Adams, USA – 69
  22. Julien Brun, France – 69
  23. Julian Perico, Peru – 69
  24. James Ashfield, Wales – 69
  25. Cory Crawford, Australia – 69
  26. Jose Islas, Mexico – 69
  27. Pavit Tangkamolprasert, Thailand – 69
  28. Joe Pagdin, England – 69
  29. Matthias Schwab, Austria – 69

Broadcast Information

Catch the action as the rounds progress! In the U.S., FOX Sports channels will broadcast the final rounds:

  • Round 2: FS2, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Round 3: FS1, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; FS2, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Round 4: FS1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.