Ortiz leads first LIV stop in U.S.

The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf tour’s second event — and first American stop — teed off in North Plains, Ore., angering a group of families who lost loved ones on Sept. 11 and want the Saudi government held to account for the terrorist attacks. About 10 family members and survivors spoke at a small park honouring veterans near Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. Carlos Ortiz led after the first round at 5-under 67, one stroke better than Dustin Johnson. Phil Mickelson, a six-time major winner, had one of the bigger galleries of the day, in a group with Charl Schwartzel.