Rippers Win LIV Golf Adelaide; Lahiri Tied-14th in Individual Standings

Posted by Admin 29 Apr 2024

In Lahiri's final round, he shot a commendable 67, tallying six birdies and one bogey, concluding at 13-under for the tournament and securing a T-14 position. Brendan Steele clinched the individual title with a resilient 4-under 68, finishing at 18 under, one stroke ahead of Louis Oosthuizen.

Anirban Lahiri

Anirban Lahiri started strong on Friday, sitting just two strokes off the lead with a clean card. However, challenges arose on Saturday, as he slipped to 15th place, trailing six shots behind the day's leader, Brendan Steele of the HyFlyers, at LIV Golf Adelaide. Lahiri managed a 1-under-par 71 on the second day, totaling 8-under 136.

Winning Team Rippers ( Leishman, Smith, Jones, Herbert - From L-R)

Apart from Lahiri's performance, Charles Howell III contributed a 7-under 65, and team captain Bryson DeChambeau posted a 67. The Crushers, known for their late surges on Sundays, remain in contention for the team title, with all four team members' scores counting on the final day.

In a thrilling finale, the all-Australian team, Ripper GC, captained by Cameron Smith, emerged victorious after defeating the all-South African Stinger GC in a playoff. The victory, witnessed by over 90,000 fans at The Grange Golf Course, fulfilled the nation's hopes, with Smith expressing his elation, calling it a "dream come true."

Steele maintained a one-stroke lead entering the final round, buoyed by a remarkable string of five consecutive birdies. Despite a strong challenge from Oosthuizen, who shot a 7-under 65, Steele's performance secured him the individual title.

As both individual and team leaderboards remained tightly contested, Sunday promised an exciting conclusion, fueled by enthusiastic crowds and high stakes for the players.