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ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND (SNN-TV) – After months of speculation and controversy, the first two days of competition for the new LIV Golf league are in the books, with their Invitational Series concluding the second round today in London.

Charl Schwartzel and Hennie du Plessis, both from South Africa, were 1-2 atop the leaderboard as Round 2 came to a close.

Schwartzel increased his lead today to 9-under, after posting a 5-under 65 yesterday, with du Plessis 3 shots back at 6 under. Dustin Johnson is tied for fourth at 1 under, while Phil Mickelson is 4 over.