Joaquin Niemann Lights Up LIV Golf Opener with a Spectacular 59 after a Thrilling 57 Watch

Joaquin Niemann Lights Up LIV Golf Opener in Mexico on the Mayakoba Resort’s El Camaleon Golf Course. Despite his remarkable seven birdies and an eagle in the first 10 holes, Niemann said he preferred to stay in the zone rather than calculate his score.

Joaquin Niemann Lights Up LIV Golf Opener Sensational 59 Sets LIV Golf Ablaze; Misses Historic 57 by a Whisker!

Due to LIV’s shotgun starts, the 25-year-old Chilean golfer started on the course’s No. 2 hole and made 10 birdies and an eagle for a memorable 12-under 59. The first 59 in LIV Golf’s two-plus years. Niemann’s perfect play set the course record and tied LIV’s lowest single-round score at 12 under par. The course par was 71.

Niemann’s round was exciting as he approached the professional golf record 57. At the 18th hole, fans advised him to “go for a 58,” unaware that the course’s par was 71. Niemann missed the first 57 in pro golf history by two pars on the final two holes despite the encouragement.

Jon Rahm, the World No. 3, debuted in LIV with him. Rahm tied fourth, two shots behind Patrick Reed and one behind Sergio Garcia, with a superb five-under 66.

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Joaquin Niemann’s LIV Golf Debut Sparks Frenzy, Showcasing Competitive Spirit and Talent!

Niemann’s move to LIV in Augusta in 2022 made headlines after he won the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club two years earlier.

Joaquin Niemann Lights Up LIV Golf Opener performance’s electric atmosphere left fans and golfers in awe despite missing the 57 mark. The Chilean golfer’s LIV Golf League journey continues to captivate audiences, demonstrating professional golf’s competitive spirit and talent.

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