BUSAN: Crushers GC captain Bryson DeChambeau and teammate Charles Howell III battled for the individual title in LIV Golf’s first visit to Korea last year at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon, with DeChambeau finishing with two late birdies to seal the win. Although a different course and location this week, the two again find themselves at the top of the LIV Golf Korea leaderboard after Thursday’s first round at Asiad Country Club — only this time they have company. DeChambeau and Howell share the first-round lead with HyFlyers GC’s Scott Vincent after each shot a 5-under 65.

Riding an early birdie barrage, defending champion Bryson DeChambeau took a share of the opening-round lead at LIV Golf Korea on Thursday in the so...

LIV Golf returned to Korea, attracting large crowds at Asiad Country Club, featuring notable players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm.

Having been mired in season-long struggles, Korean players in LIV Golf put on solid performances to begin the lone tournament held on their home soil Thursday.

Riding an early birdie barrage, defending champion Bryson DeChambeau took a share of the opening-round lead at LIV Golf Korea on Thursday in Busan.