History of Joaquín Niemann in Timeline

Joaquín Niemann is a Chilean professional golfer currently competing in the LIV Golf League. Before joining LIV Golf in 2022, he achieved two PGA Tour victories. Notably, he held the coveted number one position in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for nearly a year, from May 2017 to April 2018, marking a significant achievement in his amateur career.

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1923: Youngest International PGA Tour Winner

In September 2019, when Niemann won A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, he became the youngest international PGA Tour winner since 1923.

1989: Mother at Junior World Cup

In 1989, Niemann's mother represented Chile at the Women's Hockey Junior World Cup.

November 1998: Joaquín Niemann Born

In November 1998, Joaquín Niemann Zenteno was born. He is a Chilean professional golfer who plays on the LIV Golf League.

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1998: Birth of Niemann

In 1998, Joaquín Niemann was born to Pamela Zenteno and Jorge Niemann. His parents had athletic backgrounds, with his mother playing field hockey for the Chilean national team.

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2004: Data Golf Record

According to Data Golf, Niemann's February 2024 score was the third-best in terms of true strokes gained since 2004.

2013: Spieth's PGA Tour Card Achievement

In 2013, Jordan Spieth achieved the feat of bypassing the Web.com Tour Finals to earn a PGA Tour card, which Niemann later accomplished.

2016: Rahm's PGA Tour Card Achievement

In 2016, Jon Rahm bypassed the Web.com Tour Finals to earn a PGA Tour card, an achievement later matched by Niemann.

May 2017: Ranked Number One Amateur

In May 2017, Joaquín Niemann was ranked number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

April 2018: Turned Professional

In April 2018, Joaquín Niemann turned professional after holding the number one position in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

April 2018: End of Amateur Ranking

In April 2018, Niemann's 44-week reign as the number one ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking came to an end as he turned professional.

2018: Turned Professional and Early Success

In 2018, Niemann turned professional after competing in the Masters Tournament, forfeiting exemptions. He finished 6th at the Valero Texas Open and earned Special Temporary Member Status on the PGA Tour.

September 2019: First PGA Tour Victory

In September 2019, Niemann won A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, marking his first PGA Tour victory. He became the first PGA Tour winner from Chile.

December 2019: Presidents Cup

In December 2019, Niemann played on the International team at the 2019 Presidents Cup. He went 0-3-1, losing his Sunday singles match against Patrick Cantlay, and the U.S. team won 16-14.

October 2020: Cousin's Diagnosis

In October 2020, Niemann's cousin Rafita Calderon was born and diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder.

January 2021: Playoff Loss and T2 Finish

In January 2021, Niemann shot a final round 64 at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, joining Harris English in a playoff but losing on the first extra hole. He also finished T2 at the Sony Open in Hawaii, one stroke behind Kevin Na.

February 2021: Cousin's Improved Condition

In February 2021, Niemann reported that his cousin Rafita had received the Zolgensma treatment and his condition had improved, thanking other golfers and companies for their help.

July 2021: Rocket Mortgage Classic

In July 2021, Niemann tied for the lead at the Rocket Mortgage Classic after shooting 18-under par with no bogeys through 72 holes. He made his first bogey on the first playoff hole and was eliminated.

2021: Views on School

In 2021, Niemann reflected on his school days, stating he never studied and only looked forward to recess, as his focus was solely on becoming a professional golfer.

2021: Early Golf Start

In 2021, Niemann stated that he began playing golf around two or three years old with plastic clubs.

February 2022: Genesis Invitational Win

In February 2022, Niemann won the Genesis Invitational, hosted by Tiger Woods, finishing at 19-under par, two strokes ahead of Collin Morikawa and Cameron Young.

August 2022: Joined LIV Golf and Runner-Up Finish

In August 2022, Niemann joined LIV Golf and was named captain of the Torque GC team. He finished runner-up at LIV Golf Invitational Boston.

2022: Joined LIV Golf

In 2022, Joaquín Niemann joined the LIV Golf League after previously playing on the PGA Tour.

September 2023: Marriage to Christina Hellema

In September 2023, Niemann married architect Christina Hellema in La Serena, Chile, after more than six years of dating.

December 2023: Australian Open Win

In December 2023, Niemann won the ISPS Handa Australian Open, a tournament co-sanctioned by the European Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia, defeating Rikuya Hoshino in a playoff.

2023: Torque GC Success

In 2023, Niemann's Torque GC won more team titles and prize money than any other team during the LIV Golf League regular season, finishing 3rd in the Team Championship in Miami.

February 2024: LIV Golf Mayakoba Win

On 4 February 2024, Niemann shot a 12-under-par 59 in the first round of the LIV Golf Mayakoba and won the tournament in a playoff against Sergio García, earning his first individual LIV Golf title.