The Saudi-inspired LIV Golf officially kicked off its inaugural event Thursday (9) in London, after months of drama.
The 37-year-old South African has set the pace and is trending at the moment.
Does Charl Schwartzel have siblings?
Charl Schwartzel is one stroke ahead of Hennie Du Plessis in the 48-player field after shooting a five-under 65 in Round 1 at the Centurion Club.
Positive moments were also had by the event’s big names. Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson both finished one stroke under par, tying for seventh place and four strokes off the lead.
The contentious tour, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, consists of only three rounds with no cuts.
This could keep a lot of players in the race for the $4 million dollars first-place prize.
Earlier today PGA tour was forced to suspend most of its top players that took part in the ongoing Saudi-backed tournament.
Away from the golf course, Charl was born in the city of Johannesburg to George Schwartzel and Lizette Schwartzel.
However, from rumors, it appears he is the only son of his parents since none of his siblings have shown up publicly.
