On Sunday, Jon Rahm secured his third consecutive LIV Golf season championship, while Joaquin Niemann from Chile achieved a remarkable wire-to-wire victory at LIV Golf New York, earning his ninth title in the series, setting a new record.
Event Context
Joaquín Niemann shot a two-under par 69, finishing the tournament with a total of 16-under 268, three strokes ahead of American Harold Varner III at Trump National Bedminster in New Jersey.
“The more they push me, the better golfer I became from every experience,” Niemann reflected.
He added, “I was just hoping to execute the shots I did and sink the putts in the final stretch. I give myself credit for that.”
England’s Lee Westwood and Scott Vincent from Zimbabwe ended in a tie for third, both seven strokes behind the leader.
Jon Rahm concluded the tournament tied for 41st place after carding a closing round of 76 on Sunday; however, he secured the season trophy with an impressive 219-point advantage over Bryson DeChambeau prior to the upcoming finale in Indianapolis.
Despite not securing a victory this season, Rahm achieved wins in Hong Kong in March and Mexico City in April. He also finished as a runner-up in Riyadh, Adelaide, South Africa, and Andalucia.
“It’s been a fantastic year,” Rahm remarked. “I feel a bit disappointed with my performance this week, but it’s something to be proud of overall. After last year without a win, it feels reassuring to have won the season-long race again.”
Reflecting on his strong early season, Rahm noted, “I’m proud of how I started. Securing two wins, three second-place finishes, and a fifth in the first six tournaments of 2026 feels significant.”
Team Analysis
The Crushers, led by captain Bryson DeChambeau, clinched the LIV Golf New York team championship with a score of six-over par. They edged out competitors Legion XIII and Torque by a margin of two strokes.
Match Outlook
Achieving success in Hong Kong was a highlight for me. I faced challenges, including losing my lead, but finishing strong by birdying four consecutive holes in the final stretch was incredibly rewarding.
Niemann began his round with a bogey at the first hole, but quickly turned things around by birdying the par-three seventh. He then made a remarkable 56-foot putt for birdie at the 13th hole, followed by a long eagle putt at the 15th, allowing him to establish a four-stroke lead over Varner. A bogey on the 17th hole slightly reduced his margin of victory.
