Laurie Canter carded an 8-under 62 at LIV Golf Indianapolis, not only snatching the individual lead but also rocketing his Majesticks GC to the top of the team standings. At this LIV Golf 2026 season finale at The Club at Chatham Hills, Canter delivered an absolute stellar round, which simultaneously represents his best LIV Golf career performance.
The Briton now holds a two-shot lead over the competition after the first round. Cameron Smith and Richard T. Lee are hot on his heels with a 7-under 63, demonstrating that some seriously strong players are in contention, keeping the pressure high. Several other big names are lurking just one shot back, making it clear: there's still plenty of action to come.
Majesticks GC Dominates Team Standings
But it's not just Canter himself who's in top form. His Majesticks GC, with Lee Westwood (64), Ian Poulter (68), and Sam Horsfield (69) in tow, has collectively amassed an impressive 17-under. This gives them a two-shot lead over Ripper GC and Legion XIII, both sitting at 15-under. This quartet has shown how to tear up the course as a unit.
Big Names Lurking
Beyond the leaders, there were other truly strong performances. Lee Westwood posted a 64, and top players like Joaquín Niemann, Dustin Johnson, Sergio García, and Bubba Watson also kept pressure on the top with a 64 or similar scores. The tension is palpable, as it's not just about the individual title, but also about team honor in this major season-ending showdown featuring 57 players over 72 holes.
