Wolff responds along with his golf equipment for a 61 to guide LIV Golf at Greenbrier

Matthew Wolff lastly put some consideration on his golf recreation on Friday when he obtained off to a torrid begin after which had three late birdies for a 9-under 61, giving him a two-shot lead after the opening spherical of LIV Golf Greenbrier.

David Puig and Harold Varner III every had a 63 on the Old White course, which beforehand had a nine-year run internet hosting a PGA Tour occasion.

Wolff was criticized final month by his Smash captain, Brooks Koepka, who accused him in a Sports Illustrated interview of quitting throughout rounds and never placing within the effort. Koepka referred to Wolff as “talent wasted”.

Wolff issued an announcement saying he’s making progress on his psychological well being points and that it was heartbreaking to listen to his workforce captain use the media to say he had given up on Wolff.

The former Oklahoma State star had no points on the golf course. He was 6-under par by his opening seven holes, together with an eagle on the par-5 twelfth. And then Wolff closed with three birdies over his final 4 holes.

Koepka and Jason Kokrak every had 65 as Smash constructed a four-shot lead within the workforce competitors.

LIV has three gamers within the 48-man league who gained on the Greenbrier, however solely one in all them had success within the opening spherical. Joaquin Niemann, who gained the final model of the Greenbrier Classic in 2019, had a 65. Kevin Na was tied for final with a 73, whereas Danny Lee shot 71.

Three-time LIV winner Talor Gooch was at 65.