Valderrama is playing brutally tough, but one man is breaking ranks: Tyrrell Hatton has seized the solo lead at the LIV Golf Andalucía 2026, proving that dad-power truly delivers on the course. After the birth of his first child, for which he sat out the last tournament, the Englishman is back and fully ready.
With a truly strong 2-under-par 69 in the second round, Hatton propelled himself to a total of 6 under par, leaving the competition in his wake. His back nine of 33 strokes was even more productive than his front nine of 36. He himself expressed surprise: "If someone had told me on Wednesday that I'd be going into the weekend with a two-shot lead, honestly, I probably wouldn't have believed it."
Rahm Makes an Impressive Comeback
While Hatton maintains his position at the top, his teammate and captain Jon Rahm showed what a statement round truly is. After a frustrating opening round of 2 over par (73 strokes) in front of his home crowd, the Spaniard came back with a bang on Friday. An incredible 4-under-par 67 – the co-best round of the day!
Legion XIII On Track
Following this stellar round, Jon Rahm is now at a total of 2 under par and ranks in a tie for seventh place – in an excellent position to make a move over the weekend. Two shots separate Tyrrell Hatton from Thomas Detry, who holds solo second place. It was a day that also belonged to his team, Legion XIII, which is also in the lead. The final round on the demanding course of Real Club Valderrama promises absolute drama.
