Joaquín Niemann celebrates with the LIV Golf trophy after winning in Busan, South Korea.
Joaquín Niemann celebrates with the LIV Golf trophy after winning in Busan, South Korea.
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Joaquín Niemann wins LIV Golf event in South Korea

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Joaquín Niemann claimed the LIV Golf title in Busan, South Korea, after defeating Talor Goch in a playoff. The Chilean finished at 12 under par for his first win of the 2026 season.

Niemann shot 67 in the final round at Asiad Country Club, tying Goch at 12 under par. In the playoff, the Chilean secured the win with a birdie on the first hole after a 150-yard approach shot.

The victory marks his eighth individual LIV Golf title and the first of 2026. Niemann leads the circuit’s all-time win count, having claimed five crowns in 2025.

Following the win, the Chilean received four million dollars. His season earnings now stand at 8,774,285 dollars, with a career LIV Golf total of 82,183,370 dollars.

Niemann said: “Me costó un poco. Me siento muy bien estando en esta situación”. The next event takes place in Andalusia, Spain, from June 4 to 7.

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Initial reactions on X praise Joaquín Niemann's playoff win over Talor Gooch for his first 2026 LIV Golf title and eighth overall, noting his clutch shot and status as a top performer; fans celebrate enthusiastically while analysts discuss his reliability amid LIV uncertainties and team success for Crushers GC.

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Joaquin Niemann and Talor Gooch on the golf course at LIV Golf Korea, sharing the lead.
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Niemann, Gooch share lead at LIV Golf Korea

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Joaquin Niemann and Talor Gooch finished the third round of LIV Golf Korea at nine-under par to share the lead at Asiad Country Club in Busan. Both players said they will adopt an aggressive approach in Sunday's final round.

Chilean golfer Joaquín Niemann faced a tough Friday at LIV Golf Mexico, scoring +2 in the second round at Club de Golf Chapultepec, ending even par overall and tied for 31st. Two double bogeys defined his day, leaving him 10 shots behind leader Jon Rahm. He had started with -2 on Thursday, featuring a viral hole-in-one.

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Bryson DeChambeau defeated Jon Rahm in a sudden-death playoff to claim the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa title at the Club at Steyn City in Johannesburg. Both finished regulation at 26-under par, with DeChambeau birdieing the par-5 18th in the first extra hole from a challenging mud-ball lie. The event drew massive crowds in a festival atmosphere with music and local culture, selling out tickets up to R75,000 and marking one of LIV Golf's biggest successes, with a confirmed return in April 2027.

LIV Golf has partnered with sports prediction market Novig for branding on player kits during the first major championship of 2026, set for April 9-12. The deal features Novig logos on the left sleeves of seven players, including major winners Jon Rahm and Dustin Johnson. Additional activations include social content and a contest with a $500,000 prize pool.

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Jon Rahm said he holds no regrets about joining LIV Golf nearly two and a half years after the move. Speaking ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship, the two-time major winner addressed the uncertain future of the league.

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