Joaquín Niemann Triumphs at LIV Golf Singapore

Joaquín Niemann gained at LIV Golf Singapore in type on Sunday after closing with a six-under-par 65 to win at 17 below par. The Chilean took the Sentosa Golf Membership by storm to rise to the highest of the Saudi-backed league and keep on monitor for a spot on the U.S. Open.

“Immediately was a type of days, every thing went my approach. I hit it wonderful,” the 26-year-old instructed reporters after the victory. “I used to be feeling somewhat bit extra anxious after I awakened, realizing 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. Nonetheless, he birdied the primary and made extra good points 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 all the time nervous earlier than a spherical about what’s going to occur,” he added. “It’s a recreation the place every thing might 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 formidable 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 USA 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 shouldn’t be in any other case exempt. The U.S. Open is the one 2025 Main for which Niemann shouldn’t be but already certified. However the 26-year previous Chilean is on target for a spot within the prestigious match after securing the LIV Singapore title.

“I’ve it on my thoughts,” he stated, earlier than revealing that he’s eager to impress within the Majors. In 22 Main begins, he has a finest 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 a fantastic end in Majors. It’s one thing that sort of bothers me on a regular basis.”

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