Two-time major champion Bryson DeChambeau urged the golf world to be "open-minded" about LIV Golf and said his wish is that the league is given "one more shot" as it fights to secure the necessary funding and crucial player support to continue.
Miyu Yamashita shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday for a one-stroke lead over fellow Japanese player Nasa Hataoka in the CPKC Women's Open, with two Canadian teenagers on the leaderboard in the national championship.
Gary Woodland carded a 6-under 64 for a share of the first-round lead at Bellerive Country Club on Thursday and positioned himself to qualify for next week's Tour Championship.
CEO Scott O'Neil is confident LIV Golf will continue as it attempts to remake itself, but he also expressed a desire for the new version to be accepted into the larger golf ecosystem.