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Joaquin Niemann claims eighth LIV victory; Dan Rapaport discusses PGA Tour potential

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Joaquin Niemann claims eighth LIV victory; Dan Rapaport discusses PGA Tour potential

Summary

Joaquin Niemann won the LIV Golf Korea title in Busan on June 1, 2026, following a playoff against Talor Gooch. This victory marks Niemann's eighth win in LIV Golf, extending his lead in all-time victories within the league. Analyst Dan Rapaport suggested Niemann could be a consistent performer on the PGA Tour, despite not winning major championships. Niemann's performance in these events has raised questions about his potential return to the PGA Tour, particularly given his past successes at LIV. Rapaport emphasized that Niemann's lack of performance in majors may have affected LIV Golf's reputation.

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By the Numbers

•Niemann won LIV Golf Korea in Busan after a playoff against Gooch.
•This is Niemann's eighth victory in LIV Golf, leading the all-time wins list.
•Dan Rapaport believes Niemann would succeed on the PGA Tour.
•Niemann has struggled to perform in major championships.
•Rapaport highlighted Niemann's rise in LIV Golf as a case study.

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Rapaport says whether he thinks Joaquin Niemann would win regularly on the PGA Tour after his eighth LIV victory

What they're saying

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Dan Rapaport has suggested how successful he believes Joaquin Niemann would be back on the PGA Tour after his eighth LIV Golf victory on Sunday. Niemann claimed the LIV Golf Korea title in Busan after a playoff win over Talor Gooch.
— Yahoo Sports

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