04/12/24
Asian Tour International Series event PIF Saudi International backed by LIV Golf carries a higher OWGR Field Rating than Tiger Woods' Hero World Challenge on the PGA Tour.
Joaquin Niemann
Personal Information
Date of Birth
Gender
Male
Height
183.00cm
Weight
69.00kg
About Joaquin Niemann
Joaquin 'Joaco' Niemann is a professional golfer from Chile.
He was born on 7 November 1998, and turned professional in 2018.
Niemann began playing golf at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of the best ranked amateurs in the world.
Career Stats
Career Wins
2
Strokes-Gained Putting
-0.06
Strokes Gained Tee to Green
1.34
Driving Accuracy
56.71
Greens in Regulation
67.92
Driving Distance (Yards)
309.10
Latest News and Reviews
28/11/24
Joaquin Niemann has reiterated his desire to play at least four events on the PGA Tour alongside his LIV Golf schedule.
24/10/24
LIV Golf League players Joaquin Niemann and Adrian Meronk have confirmed they will play the ABU Dhabi HSBC Championship and the DP World Tour Championship.
16/09/24
Sergio Garcia believes there could be some form of 'qualification criteria' on LIV Golf to allow players like himself back into the majors.
10/09/24
Joaquin Niemann has slammed the exclusion of LIV Golf players from the forthcoming Presidents Cup in Canada, saying it 'sucks' to miss out.
04/09/24
'LIV Golf is gearing up for our most ambitious season start to date,' Greg Norman claims ahead of next season.
26/07/24
Fireballs, Torque and Stinger Stuburt x LIV fan collections are here and selling fast!
20/07/24
Joaquin Niemann managed to make the cut at The Open but told a reporter after his second round that it was 'really sad' he almost wasn't at Royal Troon.
08/05/24
US PGA Championship 2024: Which LIV Golf players are in the field for the second major of the year at Valhalla Golf Club?
03/05/24
LIV Golf's Joaquin Niemann says being frozen out of the majors by virtue of his world ranking has made him more determined than ever to win one.
30/04/24
LIV Golf Singapore prize money: Click here to see how much they are playing for as the breakaway tour heads to Sentosa Golf Club.
08/03/24
Long-term sponsorship will see Fireballs GC, Torque GC and Stinger GC wearing Stuburt apparel.
08/03/24
Graeme McDowell has confirmed OWGR points were never promised to LIV players, which directly contradicts remarks made by Carlos Ortiz.
07/03/24
Sergio Garcia Q&A: GolfMagic sits down with the Spaniard to discuss all things LIV Golf, his feelings about the OWGR and keeping The Open dream alive.
07/03/24
GolfMagic recently got the opportunity to chat to Joaquin Niemann about life on the LIV Golf League, missing the PGA Tour and getting into the majors.
06/03/24
Jon Rahm thinks Talor Gooch deserves major invites just like Joaquin Niemann, and Bryson DeChambeau agrees with him.
05/03/24
International captain Mike Weir confirms LIV Golf League players will remain out of the Presidents Cup.
05/03/24
Joaquin Niemann has told GolfMagic it was cool to see Rory McIlroy heap praise on him for his efforts to get into the major championships.
04/03/24
Joaquin Niemann has confirmed he has received a second major invitation following his second LIV Golf League win of 2024 in Jeddah.
04/03/24
One-time PGA Tour winner and Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee continues to bash LIV Golf.
03/03/24
LIV Golf Jeddah prize money, payout information: Click here to see how much Joaquin Niemann, others won at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club.
03/03/24
Joaquin Niemann claimed his third victory of 2024 in the LIV Golf League with a dominant display at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in Saudi Arabia.
22/02/24
LIV Golf pro Joaquin Niemann is eager to put his special invite to good use at The Masters.
21/02/24
Joaquin Niemann is set to become the first LIV Golf player's to compete in a men's major championship after being given a special Masters invite.
Full Biography
Joaquin 'Joaco' Niemann is a professional golfer from Chile.
He was born on 7 November 1998, and turned professional in 2018.
Niemann began playing golf at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of the best ranked amateurs in the world.
He held the No.1 spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for 44 weeks from May 2017 to April 2018.
Niemann has played on several professional tours, including the Web.com Tour, the PGA Tour Latinoamerica, and the PGA Tour.
The golfer decided to join the LIV Golf League in 2022. He is now the team captain of Torque GC.
That side comprises of Mito Pereira, Sebastian Munoz and David Puig.
Niemann has had considerable success on these tours, winning multiple events and earning a reputation as a talented young golfer with a bright future.
In 2019, Niemann captured his first PGA Tour victory at The Greenbrier Classic, becoming the first player from Chile to win on the PGA Tour.
Niemann captured the Genesis Invitational in 2022, which is a PGA Tour event hosted by Tiger Woods.
He is known for his powerful swing and attacking style of play.