Joaquín Niemann gained at LIV Golf Singapore in model on Sunday after closing with a six-under-par 65 to win at 17 beneath par. The Chilean took the Sentosa Golf Membership by storm to rise to the highest of the Saudi-backed league and keep on observe for a spot on the U.S. Open.
“Right now was a type of days, every thing went my manner. I hit it wonderful,” the 26-year-old advised reporters after the victory. “I used to be feeling somewhat bit extra anxious once I awoke, understanding that I used to be taking part in clearly with Sebastian, my teammate, who I do know he’s been taking part in nice golf these days, with DJ taking part in the way in which he’s taking part in this week.”
Niemann Outduels Dustin Johnson for Commanding Victory
Niemann was tied for the lead with Dustin Johnson going into the ultimate spherical. Nevertheless, he birdied the primary and made extra features to shoot a 65 on the Serapong Course. He finally gained by a commanding five-stroke margin. The Chilean walks away with the $4m grand prize after ending second to Jon Rahm within the LIV Golf League final yr.
“Yeah, I used to be somewhat bit nervous. You’re at all times nervous earlier than a spherical about what’s going to occur,” he added. “It’s a sport the place every thing may occur at any time, and beginning the way in which I began taking part in, it actually sort of freed me up somewhat bit for the remainder of the spherical, beginning with a birdie on the primary gap, after which with the ability to birdie the third and the fourth.”
“Excellent” Niemann Edges Nearer To U.S. Open Spot
Joaquín Niemann has now gained a powerful six instances within the final 16 months with LIV. His title win in Singapore comes after he gained in Mexico and Saudi Arabia final yr. He additionally gained the Australian Open in 2023 and the Saudi Worldwide title in 2024.
The US Golf Affiliation (USGA) will this yr award a berth within the season’s third Main to the top-ranked participant from the breakaway league who will not be in any other case exempt. The U.S. Open is the one 2025 Main for which Niemann will not be but already certified. However the 26-year outdated Chilean is on target for a spot within the prestigious event after securing the LIV Singapore title.
“I’ve it on my thoughts,” he mentioned, earlier than revealing that he’s eager to impress within the Majors. In 22 Main begins, he has a greatest end of T16th, and he’s hoping to alter that this yr,” he said. “I do know that I’ve been taking part in nice out right here, and if I look again into my stats, I haven’t had an excellent end in Majors. It’s one thing that sort of bothers me on a regular basis.”
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