The last time Joaquin Niemann held the solo lead after the first round of a LIV Golf tournament, he finished the week with a victory. That was 2-1/2 years ago when he opened with an historic 59 in the 2024 season opener at Mayakoba. Based on Niemann’s impressive performance Thursday at LIV Golf New York, don’t be surprised if he duplicates that feat this week at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. The Torque GC captain opened with a bogey-free 7-under 64 to grab a two-shot lead over Ripper GC’s Lucas Herbert and Majesticks GC Co-Captain Ian Poulter. Niemann also was the primary contributor as...
Joaquin Niemann Takes Round 1 LIV Golf New York Lead: 'The Putts Are Going In'
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Aug 7, 2026 • 1 month ago
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