Joaquin Niemann Wins LIV Golf UK: The Chilean Phenom Keeps Rewriting the Script

If you’ve been paying attention to LIV Golf this season, you know Joaquin Niemann isn’t just playing good golf—he’s conducting a masterclass in domination. The 26-year-old Chilean, already a record-setter on the world golf circuit, added another chapter to his burgeoning legend on Sunday, cruising to a three-stroke victory at LIV Golf UK at JCB Golf & Country Club. This is Niemann’s fifth win of the 2025 season, a number that feels less like a stat and more like a flex. And if you’re still sleeping on him, it’s time to wake up—this guy’s rewriting the golf narrative with a sand wedge and a smirk.

Let’s set the scene: Niemann rolled into Rocester, England, fresh off a missed cut at The Open Championship, a stumble that might’ve rattled a lesser player. Oh, and he’d just fired his caddie and his coach, a move that screams either unhinged chaos or unshakable confidence. Spoiler: It’s the latter. Niemann didn’t just rebound; he obliterated the field, carding a final-round 68 to finish at 17-under 196, leaving Bubba Watson and the rest of the pack eating his dust. This wasn’t a win—it was a statement.

The X posts from the last 12 hours tell the story in real-time. LIV Golf’s official account couldn’t contain its excitement, dropping a clip of Niemann’s victory with the caption,

“.@joaconiemann wins for the 5th time this season #LIVGolfUK @TorqueGC_”

The post racked up thousands of likes, and for good reason—Niemann’s performance was the kind of thing that makes you want to yeet your 9-iron into the nearest water hazard in awe. Fans on X were quick to pile on, with one user,

@GolfFanatic23, summing it up: “Niemann is just built different. 5 wins in a season? That’s Tiger-level stuff.”

Another,@LIVLad, chimed in: “Firing your caddie and coach then winning by 3? Joaco’s got ice in his veins.”

Niemann’s path to the top of the leaderboard was anything but ordinary. After a blistering 8-under 63 on Saturday gave him a six-shot lead, Sunday was about holding the line. He started the final round at 14-under, with Watson, Caleb Surratt, and Adrian Meronk lurking but never really threatening. Watson, to his credit, made a run, going 8-under over a six-hole stretch, including a pair of eagles that had the JCB crowd buzzing. But Niemann? He was unflappable. A clutch birdie from six feet on the 15th all but sealed the deal, stretching his lead back to four after Watson’s charge had cut it to two. A bogey on the 18th? Mere window dressing—Niemann was already popping champagne in his head.

The stats back up the swagger. Niemann led the field in driving distance and greens in regulation, hitting all 18 greens in Saturday’s round and missing just two on Friday. His putter, which he admitted has been streaky, was dialed in, with Niemann himself chuckling post-round about how he was “laughing at it sometimes because I’m not used to seeing so many of those going in.” That’s the kind of confidence you get when you’re 39 points clear of Jon Rahm in the LIV Golf Individual Standings with only two events left.

But the real spice in this story is the context. Niemann’s decision to sack his caddie, Gary Matthews, and coach, Eduardo Miquel, after The Open miss raised eyebrows. X was abuzz with speculation—

@GolfInsiderUK posted, “Niemann’s team shakeup is either genius or madness. Guess we’ll see.” Well, we saw. Niemann addressed the move with the kind of chill that makes you wonder if he’s ever stressed about anything. “It’s been a little weird the last two, three weeks,” he told reporters. “There’ve been a few movements on my team. At the same time, it is what it is.” Translation: I need to make the decisions that will help me get to the next level.

The team component added another layer of drama. Niemann’s Torque GC, despite his individual brilliance, couldn’t hold off Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII, who stormed to a team title with a 14-under final round, finishing at 35-under for the tournament. Legion XIII, featuring Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, Caleb Surratt, and Tom McKibbin, secured their fourth team win of 2025, locking up the No. 1 seed for the season-ending Team Championship in Michigan. Torque GC, at 27-under, settled for second, but Niemann’s focus was clear: “All I’m thinking about is what I’m doing right now, having a great time out on the golf course.”

X users couldn’t get enough of the team battle either.

@TeamGolfStan tweeted, “Legion XIII is a machine, but Niemann’s carrying Torque GC on his back. Dude’s a one-man army.”

Another post from @GolfBettingGuru highlighted the stakes: “Niemann’s win is huge, but Legion XIII’s team title just locked them in for Michigan. Rahm’s squad is scary.”

This victory isn’t just another W for Niemann—it’s a record-setting seventh on the LIV Golf League, with all seven coming since 2024. He’s now the winningest player in LIV history, a stat that hits harder when you remember he’s only 26. And with a $4 million payday in his pocket, he’s not just playing for pride—he’s cashing checks and breaking records. The win puts him on the cusp of clinching the Individual Championship, with events in Chicago and Indianapolis still to come.

Niemann’s story is one of relentless ambition. The kid from Chile, who grew up swinging plastic clubs and dreaming of Sergio García, has turned himself into a global golfing force. He’s not just dominating LIV; he’s forcing the golf world to take notice. After missing the cut at The Open, he could’ve sulked. Instead, he reshuffled his team, dusted himself off, and dropped a performance that had X lighting up with fire emojis.

@ChileanGolfFan summed it up best: “Joaco’s not just winning—he’s making history. ”

So, what’s next for Niemann? The smart money’s on him locking up that Individual Championship and maybe sneaking into a major or two next year. And if Sunday’s performance is any indication, the golf world better buckle up—Joaquin Niemann’s not slowing down anytime soon.

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