Joaquin Niemann makes confession after flying home to win LIV Golf Adelaide

Chile's Joaquín Niemann produced a stunning final-round performance to claim victory at LIV Golf Adelaide at The Grange Golf Club, Australia.

The victory brings up Niemann's hat-trick on the LIV Golf League. 

Entering the day three strokes behind overnight leader Abraham Ancer, Niemann, 26, delivered a flawless 7-under-par 65 to finish at 13-under for the tournament, securing a well-earned title in front of an electrified crowd.

The Chilean, who has enjoyed success in Australia in recent years—including his Australian Open triumph 15 months earlier—once again showcased his ability to thrive in challenging conditions. 

Reflecting on his win, Niemann expressed his admiration for the Australian atmosphere, stating: "I love it here. The courses suit my game, and the fans are incredible. It feels like a second home."

Niemann pocketed a huge first prize of $4m for winning the individual title at LIV Golf Adelaide. 

It now takes Niemann's career earnings on LIV Golf to over $40m. 

Starting the round three shots off the pace, Niemann wasted little time in making his charge. 

He birdied the 3rd and 6th to cut into Ancer’s lead before turning on the style with a flawless back nine. 

Birdies at the 10th, 12th, 14th and a crucial final gain at the 17th then saw him surge past his competitors to the top of the board.

Ancer, who had held the lead for much of the tournament, struggled to maintain his momentum. 

Despite an early birdie at the 5th, bogeys on the 14th and 17th ultimately proved costly, leaving him three shots adrift in a tie for second place with fellow Mexican Carlos Ortiz.

David Puig finished fourth on 9-under, one shot clear of Richard Bland in fifth.

Jon Rahm closed with a disappointing 70 to finish solo sixth on 7-under par. 

Rahm has now sunk to a remarkable career low. 

"Days like today makes me grow as a player," said Niemann, who won for the second time in his career in Australia having captured the Australian Open in 2023.

"There is a lot I have to take from today and learn from it because today was a really good day. If I could have these Sundays more often, chasing leaders, it would be really good for my game."

In addition to Niemann’s individual triumph, the team competition saw Sergio García’s Fireballs GC (Garcia, Ancer, Puig, Masaveu) clinch victory, finishing six shots ahead of their closest rivals on 21-under par. 

García, who finished on 4-under par for the individual event, praised his team’s effort saying: "I'm really proud of the boys. We played solid golf all week, and it’s great to see our hard work pay off."

He added: “Bittersweet with Abe [Ancer], the way he played. He was there the whole day, and it would have been nice to get the double. But super proud of the way they all fought.”

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