From the wires:

   Branden Grace produced a spectacular third round to win the LIV Golf Portland event and claim the £3.2m ($4 million) first prize. The South African had started Saturday two shots behind Carlos Ortiz but a round of 65 saw him storm to victory three shots clear of the Mexican. Former world No. 1 Dustin Johnson had been in contention despite a slow start but couldn’t keep pace with Grace on the back nine, while Patrick Reed’s charge came too late to threaten the top two.

    Grace won twice on the PGA Tour and nine times on the European Tour before defecting to LIV Golf prior to the inaugural event at Centurion Club. He is part of the Stinger GC team that won just outside London as Charl Schwartzel claimed victory. Despite Grace’s performance, it was the 4 Aces team featuring Johnson, Reed, Pat Perez and Talor Gooch that took the prize this time around.

    While the action unfolded, LIV Golf announced its latest new signing in Ryder Cup regular Paul Casey. “LIV Golf continues to attract the best players in the sport as it builds increasingly competitive fields with each event,” LIV Golf’s chief executive, Greg Norman, said. “Paul Casey adds to the growing list of top 50 golfers who are excited to be part of an innovative and entertaining format that is creating something new for golf. His proven track record on a global stage adds another exciting piece to the competition as we prepare for Bedminster.”

    Louis Oosthuizen finished fifth at 7 under and brought $975,000 back to Ocala. 

    Branden Grace: -13; Carlos Ortiz: -10; Patrick Reed, Dustin Johnson: -9; Louis Oosthuizen: -7 

 

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