Professional golfer
Joaquin Niemann
Joaquín “Joaco” Niemann is Chile’s leading modern golf star: a former world No. 1 amateur, two-time PGA TOUR winner and Torque GC captain on LIV Golf. At 27, he has become one of LIV’s most prolific individual winners while continuing to build a stronger major-championship résumé.
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Born
- November 7, 1998Santiago, Chile
- Turned professional
- 2018
- PGA TOUR wins
- 2Greenbrier 2019; Genesis Invitational 2022
- LIV Golf wins
- 9Reported current total
- Team
- Torque GCCaptain
- Amateur distinction
- World No. 1 amateur2017–2018
PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS
Joaquin Niemann highlights
6 videos
2024LIV Golf
Niemann dominates Round 1 with a 59 | LIV Golf Mayakoba
2024LIV Golf
Niemann wins marathon playoff | LIV Golf Mayakoba
2024LIV Golf
Niemann jumps out in front on Day 2 | LIV Golf Jeddah
2024LIV Golf
Niemann stays red hot with win | LIV Golf Jeddah
2019PGA TOUR
Joaquin Niemann's winning highlights from The Greenbrier
2019PGA TOUR
Joaquin Niemann’s highlights | Round 3 | The Greenbrier
THE STORY
What to know
At a glance
Who is Niemann?
Born November 7, 1998, in Santiago, Chile, Niemann turned professional in 2018. He is known for an athletic swing, aggressive ball-striking and confident shot-making.
Career highlights
A fast rise to the top
Niemann quickly moved from elite amateur golf to the PGA TOUR, winning twice before joining LIV Golf in 2022.
- 2017 Mark H. McCormack Medal as the world’s top amateur
- 2019 A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier — first Chilean PGA TOUR winner
- 2022 Genesis Invitational — second PGA TOUR victory
- 2023 ISPS Handa Australian Open
- 2024 PIF Saudi International
- 2025 LIV Golf MVP after five individual victories
LIV Golf
Torque GC captain
Niemann captains Torque GC and has become LIV Golf’s most prolific individual winner, with nine reported individual titles. His 2025 season was especially dominant, producing five wins and the league’s MVP award.
- Torque GC captain
- 2025 LIV Golf individual champion
- Nine LIV Golf individual victories
- Known for international scheduling beyond LIV
Playing style
Why his game stands out
Niemann creates speed without looking forced, combines a powerful driver with imaginative iron play and is comfortable attacking from difficult lies. His best golf often comes when he can be aggressive off the tee and use his creativity around the greens.
- Athletic, high-speed swing
- Strong tee-to-green game
- Comfortable shaping shots
- Naturally aggressive mindset
Majors and Olympics
The next major breakthrough
Niemann has shown flashes of major-championship quality, including a tie for 16th at the 2023 Masters and a top-10 U.S. Open finish in 2026. A major title remains the defining prize missing from his résumé.
- Masters: T16 in 2023
- PGA Championship: T8 in 2025
- U.S. Open: T7 in 2026
- Olympic appearances: 2020 and 2024
Current equipment
What’s in his bag
His reported LIV Golf Korea 2026 setup is heavily built around Ping equipment, with a mixed long-game configuration designed for versatility.
- Driver: Ping G440 LST, 10.5°
- Fairway woods: Ping G440 Max 3-wood and Ping G425 7-wood
- Hybrid: Ping G430 Max, 26°
- Irons: Ping Blueprint S, 5-9 and pitching wedge
- Wedges: Ping S159, 52°, 56°, 60°
- Putter: Ping PLD DS72; ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Recent form
A productive 2026 season
Niemann entered 2026 with significant momentum and added another LIV victory in Korea. He has also continued competing successfully in major international events.
- LIV Golf Korea 2026 — winner
- Abierto de Chile 2026 — winner
- Current OWGR position reported around No. 35
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Junior breakthrough
Won the IMG Academy Junior World Championships in San Diego.
World’s top amateur
Earned the Mark H. McCormack Medal after reaching No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
Immediate professional impact
Finished sixth in his first PGA TOUR start and earned PGA TOUR status for the following season.
First PGA TOUR win
Won A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, becoming the first Chilean PGA TOUR winner.
Genesis Invitational champion
Defeated Collin Morikawa and Cameron Young at Riviera for his second PGA TOUR title.
LIV Golf era
Joined LIV Golf, became Torque GC captain and established himself as one of the league’s leading winners.
RECENT FORM
Recent results and activity
| Event | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| LIV Golf Korea | Winner | 2026 |
| Abierto de Chile | Winner | 2026 |
| U.S. Open | T7 | 2026 |
WHAT'S IN THE BAG
Equipment
- Driver
- Ping G440 LST10.5°; Graphite Design DI-6X Black shaftReported WITB · 2026-07-01
- Fairway
- Ping G440 Max / G4253-wood and 7-wood setupReported WITB · 2026-07-01
- Hybrid
- Ping G430 Max26°Reported WITB · 2026-07-01
- Irons
- Ping Blueprint S5-9 and pitching wedgeReported WITB · 2026-07-01
- Wedges
- Ping S15952°, 56° and 60°Reported WITB · 2026-07-01
- Putter
- Ping PLD DS72Blade-style putterReported WITB · 2026-07-01
HH take
Why this profile is worth exploring
Niemann is one of golf’s most naturally gifted players. If he can convert his elite ball-striking into a major championship win, his career will move from impressive to historically significant for Chilean golf.