Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Korea at Asiad Country Club in Busan after a sudden-death playoff with Talor Gooch. The two players finish regulation tied at 12-under par, with the tournament played over 54 holes. Both complete the final round tied for the lead at nine-under before going into the playoff. In the playoff, Niemann prevails on the first extra hole at the par-70 course, holing a putt after placing his second shot to about three feet from the cup on the 18th. Gooch and Niemann compete in the United States-Chile pairing, with Niemann registering his eighth career LIV Golf victory, the most on the tour. The win marks Niemann’s first title since a run of five victories in 2025 and is his first individual title of the season. Niemann earns a reported $4 million as the tournament winner. The outlets also note that Niemann faces nerves during the playoff but emphasizes enjoying the moment as he completes the clinching birdie.
Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Korea in playoff against Talor Gooch
Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Korea at Asiad Country Club in Busan after a sudden-death playoff with Talor Gooch. The two players finish regulation tied at 12-under par, with the tournament played ove...
- Joaquin Niemann defeats Talor Gooch in a playoff to win LIV Golf Korea.
- Both players finish regulation tied at 12-under par at Asiad Country Club in Busan.
- The playoff is decided on the first extra hole, with Niemann making a birdie on the opening playoff hole.
- Niemann wins his eighth career LIV Golf title, the most on the tour.
- The winner’s prize is reported as $4 million and the event concludes with Niemann’s first title since 2025.
Joaquin Niemann delivered a clutch finish on Sunday at LIV Golf Korea, winning his first individual title of the season in a playoff. The post Joaquin Niemann secures eighth LIV Golf title in playoff in Korea appeared first on Golf.
2 months agoBUSAN — Joaquin Niemann is a golfer deeply in love with the sport and all the challenges that it brings. The humbling game has made grown men cry in frustration and devastation, but on this warm Sunday in the southeastern part of Korea, the Chilean golfer was all smiles after winning LIV Golf Korea. Niemann defeated Talor Gooch of the United States with a birdie on the first playoff hole at the par-70 Asiad Country Club in Busan. The two shared the 54-hole lead at nine-under and finished regulation all tied up at 12-under. Niemann then clinched his eighth career LIV Golf title — more than anyone in the tour's five-year history — with a brilliant second shot to the 18th green that set up an easy birdie. Niemann, who won five times in 2025, earned US$4 million with his first victory of 2026. "It was fun out there. I really enjoy the feeling of winning again," he said at the press conference. "I love this game. Looking back at today's round, especially the back nine, I have a big passion for this game. I'm a big fan of this game of golf. It teaches you every time how can you improve.
2 months agoBUSAN — Joaquin Niemann captured LIV Golf Korea in a playoff for his eighth career victory Sunday. Niemann edged out Talor Gooch of the United States with a birdie on the first playoff hole at the par-70 Asiad Country Club in the southeastern city of Busan. The Chilean grabbed $4 million in the winner's prize. The two finished regulation tied at 12-under. They went back to the 18th to begin the sudden-death affair, and Niemann put his second shot to about three feet from the hole and sank the putt for the clinching birdie. Niemann won for the first time since notching five victories in 2025. Niemann also leads the all-time LIV Golf wins list with eight. "I'm not going to lie, I was pretty nervous. I think my heart rate is a little bit up," Niemann said in the immediate aftermath of his victory. "I just love this game. I love being in these moments. I go to 18 the first time and the second time, and I was just thankful to be in that moment. I just feel like you've got to enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be here, hole that putt on 18, have my teammates, have my wife, everybody. Korea was
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