“Did not even ask the query” 

Richard Bland had a option to make between defending his U.S. Senior Open title and enjoying in LIV Golf Dallas. Nonetheless, he didn’t suppose a lot earlier than selecting the LIV occasion, as he, in his personal phrases, determined to honor his dedication.

Bland is at Maridoe Golf Membership this week for LIV Golf Dallas. He carded a 3-under 69 within the second spherical and was tied for fourth at 5-under. Nonetheless, he may have been in Colorado Springs for the U.S. Senior Open, which he received final 12 months. Because the schedules of the 2 occasions collided, he opted out of the main and performed on the Saudi-backed circuit as an alternative.

On Saturday, June 28, throughout a post-round interview, Bland mirrored on his determination.

“Clearly you at all times need to defend one thing you received the 12 months earlier than, particularly a match just like the U.S. Senior Open,” he mentioned. “However as at all times, I am dedicated to LIV. I did not even ask the query. I do know I’ve a contract, and I’ve to honor that.”

“I do know I’ve taken slightly little bit of stick again residence for it, however it’s a kind of unlucky issues. I spoke with the USGA. They had been nice with it. Clearly in fact they’re upset,” he added.

He additional insisted that LIV Golf was making an attempt to place collectively the most effective schedule and that it wasn’t a deliberate try and put the Dallas occasion in opposition to the main championship. However yeah, it is unlucky.

“Clearly I’d like to be there, however I am additionally dedicated and I like enjoying LIV. I like enjoying for the Cleeks. Yeah, I am comfortable,” he added.

Notably, Richard Bland had a outstanding season on the Senior Tour final 12 months, claiming each the Senior PGA Championship and the U.S. Senior Open. Final month, he tied for 14th whereas defending his title on the Senior PGA Championship.

Bland’s win on the U.S. Senior Open additionally earned him a spot on this 12 months’s US Open, the place he sadly missed the lower.

When will Richard Bland tee off on the LIV Golf Dallas, Spherical 3?

Richard Bland is paired with David Puig and Tyrrell Hatton for the third spherical of LIV Golf Dallas 2025. The trio will tee off from the primary gap on Sunday, June 29, at 12:05 p.m. ET in a shotgun begin.

Following two days of motion at Maridoe Golf Membership, Bland is tied for fourth alongside Hatton, Puig, and Harold Varner III. He’s 4 strokes behind Patrick Reed, who shot a 4-under 68 within the second spherical of LIV Golf Dallas 2025 to take the solo lead. Paul Casey and Abraham Ancer are tied for second at 6-under.