Adelaide, Australia — Jon Rahm has taken the lead heading into the weekend at LIV Golf Adelaide with an immaculate nine-under 63, positioning himself as the favourite for the $4 million first prize at The Grange Golf Club.
Rahm’s blemish-free round highlighted a strong opening stretch for LIV Golf League‘s Adelaide event, the second stop of the 2026 season. The Spanish player’s consistency and precision with the putter have given him a commanding advantage as the field enters the weekend phase of competition.
The Adelaide tournament marks a significant moment for professional golf, as this is the first LIV Golf event to award Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points, underscoring the league’s integration into the broader competitive structure of professional golf.
## Fierce Competition at Pebble Beach
Across the Pacific, the PGA Tour’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am continues to attract the world’s elite players. Scottie Scheffler, the world number one, headlines the field competing on the iconic California coastline. The tournament, which carries a $20 million purse with $3.6 million for the victor, represents the first PGA Tour Signature Event of the season.
Title defender Rory McIlroy returns to defend his crown, while emerging star Chris Gotterup has captured attention with two victories in as many weeks. His back-to-back wins at the Sony Open and Phoenix Open have positioned him as a genuine threat. DACH representatives Stephan Jäger and Sepp Straka, a four-time PGA Tour winner, are competing alongside Matti Schmid.
## Record Pursuits and Veteran Excellence
Meanwhile, legendary German golfer Bernhard Langer continues his remarkable career at the Chubb Classic on the PGA Tour Champions. The 68-year-old is pursuing a record-tying sixth title at the Florida event. With 47 Champions Tour victories already to his credit—a record itself—Langer remains a formidable competitor on the seniors circuit. Fellow German Alex Cejka, 55, is also competing in Naples.
The week also features extensive participation from German, Austrian, and Swiss golfers across multiple tours. The Ladies European Tour opened its season with the PIF Saudi Ladies International in Riyadh, where German talents including Laura Funfstuck, the recent winner of the PIF London Championship, are competing for the $5 million prize fund.
A blemish-free, 9-under 63 gives Jon Rahm the lead heading into the weekend down under 🇦🇺#LIVGolfAdelaide | @LegionXIIIgc pic.twitter.com/CMszSnLVOB
— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) February 13, 2026
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