Joaquin Niemann leads LIV Golf Korea in search of first win this year
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Joaquin Niemann is tied for the lead at LIV Golf Korea, aiming for his first title of the year. After winning five times last season, he has struggled through 2023 without a victory. The tournament takes place this weekend, providing Niemann an opportunity to change his fortunes. As he competes in South Korea, attention will be on his performance as he looks to regain his winning form.
- •Niemann won five times on LIV Golf last year.
- •He is currently winless in 2023.
- •The LIV Golf event is taking place in South Korea.
- •Niemann is tied for the lead entering the final rounds.
- 11:24 PMESPN — Niemann wins playoff for first LIV title in 2026
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Joaquin Niemann birdies first playoff hole against Talor Gooch to win LIV Golf Korea
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Joaquin Niemann wins a playoff for first LIV Golf title of the season
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Seeking his first win of the year, Joaquin Niemann shares lead at LIV Golf Korea
"Joaquin Niemann closed with a 3-under 67 and made birdie on the first playoff hole against Talor Gooch to win LIV Golf Korea, the first title of the year for Niemann and his league-leading eighth career victory. Gooch also shot 67 in a bid for his first LIV victory since Spain a year ago. Gooch and Niemann finished at 12-under 268 at Asiad Country Club in Busan, South Korea.
"Joaquin Niemann closed with a 3-under 67 and made birdie on the first playoff hole against Talor Gooch to win LIV Golf Korea for his first title of the year and league-leading eighth career victory.
"Joaquin Niemann won five times on LIV Golf last year. This year, he's winless, but he's in position to change that in South Korea this weekend.
Sources
External links- ESPNMay 31, 2026, 11:24 PMNiemann wins playoff for first LIV title in 2026
Joaquin Niemann closed with a 3-under 67 and made birdie on the first playoff hole against Talor Gooch to win LIV Golf Korea for his first title of the year and league-leading eighth career victory.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:45 PMJoaquin Niemann birdies first playoff hole against Talor Gooch to win LIV Golf Korea
Joaquin Niemann closed with a 3-under 67 and made birdie on the first playoff hole against Talor Gooch to win LIV Golf Korea.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 4:37 PMJoaquin Niemann wins a playoff for first LIV Golf title of the season
Joaquin Niemann closed with a 3-under 67 and made birdie on the first playoff hole against Talor Gooch to win LIV Golf Korea, the first title of the year for Niemann and his league-leading eighth career victory. Gooch also shot 67 in a bid for his first LIV victory since Spain a year ago. Gooch and Niemann finished at 12-under 268 at Asiad Country Club in Busan, South Korea.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 5:30 PMSeeking his first win of the year, Joaquin Niemann shares lead at LIV Golf Korea
Joaquin Niemann won five times on LIV Golf last year. This year, he's winless, but he's in position to change that in South Korea this weekend.
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