Jeunghun Wang fired a five-under-par 65 to top the Round 2 leaderboard at LIV Golf Promotions in Florida, edging Richard T. Lee, Bjorn Hellgren, and Sadom Kaewkanjana by a single shot. The four players will lead a strong contingent of Asian Tour and International Series stars into the weekend, with scores reset to level par for the start of Round 3 as the high-stakes race for the three coveted LIV Golf League cards ramps up.

The Korean’s momentum has been building steadily in recent months. Prior to arriving in Florida, Wang impressed with a runner-up finish at the Moutai Singapore Open, where he narrowly missed out in a playoff to Yosuke Asaji, now a LIV Golf player himself.

“I’m just really happy to be playing the next two days,” Wang said. “I’m excited and will just give it my best.”

Confidence, Wang notes, has been a key takeaway from competing on The International Series, particularly at the Singapore event this year.

“I wasn’t playing that well before Singapore, but that week gave me a lot of confidence,” Wang said. “Performing in front of such a strong field, including LIV players, made me feel far more prepared, and that confidence has stayed with me. Seeing Asaji get into LIV Golf definitely inspires me, it makes me feel like I can do it too.”

Just one shot behind, Richard T. Lee continued his steady charge with a four-under round today, highlighted by a dramatic pair of eagles that underlined his comfort on the demanding layout.

Miguel Tabuena reads his putt on the ninth green during the second round of the LIV Golf Promotions at Black Diamond Ranch on Friday, January 09, 2026 in Lecanto, Florida. (Photo by Mike Stobe/LIV Golf)

“I got off to a good start with a birdie on two, then made an eagle on nine after sticking a five-wood to about five feet,” Lee said. “I made another eagle on 16 from the waste bunker, that pretty much made my round.”

Lee, who opened with a six-under 64, believes his measured approach has been key on a course that punishes even small mistakes.

“This course is tough,” he said. “If you leave it on the false front, you really have no chance to save par. I think six-under yesterday and four-under today is plenty good. The mindset stays the same, play smart and take the birdies when they’re there.”

The Canadian also reflected on the broader presence of Asian Tour and International Series players crowding the leaderboard.

“They’re all really good players,” Lee said. “You see it every week on the Asian Tour, guys performing, earning spots in Majors, and making their way onto LIV. The level is very high. If they play well and leave a spot open for me, I’ll be pretty happy.”

Travis Smyth hits his shot on the sixth hole during the first round of LIV Golf Promotions at Black Diamond Ranch on Thursday, January 08, 2026 in Lecanto, Floridia. (Photo by Mike Stobe/LIV Golf)

Joining Lee just one shot off the Round 2 lead were Sweden’s Bjorn Hellgren and Thailand’s Sadom Kaewkanjana.

Other strong Asian Tour and International Series contenders who made the cut after Round 2 include Australia’s Travis Smyth, Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond, Sarit Suwannarut, Danthai Boonma, Rattanon Wannasrichan, America’s Anthony Kim, the Philippines’ Miguel Tabuena, and Zimbabwe’s Kieran Vincent. All will start the weekend rounds on level par as the battle for the three LIV Golf cards intensifies.