Joaquín Niemann Zenteno is a Chilean professional golfer currently competing on the LIV Golf League. Before joining LIV Golf in 2022, he secured two victories on the PGA Tour. Notably, Niemann achieved the top ranking in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, holding the number one position from May 2017 to April 2018, prior to beginning his professional career.
In September 2019, after winning A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, Niemann became the youngest international PGA Tour winner since 1923.
In 1989, Niemann's mother represented Chile at the Women's Hockey Junior World Cup.
In November 1998, Joaquín Niemann Zenteno was born. He is a Chilean professional golfer.
In 1998, Joaquin Niemann was born to Pamela Zenteno and Jorge Niemann. Both parents had athletic backgrounds.
In 2013, Jordan Spieth bypassed the Web.com Tour Finals to earn a PGA Tour card, similar to Niemann's achievement.
In May 2017, Niemann became the number one ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
In April 2018, Niemann's 44-week reign as the number one ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking ended when he turned professional.
In 2018, Niemann turned professional after competing in the Masters Tournament, forfeiting exemptions to the U.S. Open and Open Championship. He also earned a PGA Tour card for the 2018-19 season.
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.
In December 2019, Niemann played on the International team at the Presidents Cup. The team lost, and Niemann's record was 0–3–1.
In October 2020, Niemann's cousin was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, requiring expensive treatment.
In January 2021, Niemann shot a final round 64 at the Sentry Tournament of Champions and lost in a playoff to Harris English. He later finished T2 at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
In February 2021, Niemann shared that his cousin Rafita had received the Zolgensma treatment and his condition improved. He thanked other golfers and companies for their help.
In July 2021, Niemann tied for the lead at the Rocket Mortgage Classic but was eliminated on the first playoff hole.
In 2021, Niemann recalled starting to play golf around the age of two or three, with plastic clubs.
In 2021, Niemann reflected on his school days, stating he never studied and only wanted to play professional golf.
In February 2022, Niemann won the Genesis Invitational, finishing at 19-under par.
In August 2022, Niemann joined LIV Golf and was named captain of the Torque GC team. He finished runner-up in his first start.
In September 2023, Niemann married Christina Hellema in La Serena, Chile, after dating for over six years.
In December 2023, Niemann won the ISPS Handa Australian Open, defeating Rikuya Hoshino in a playoff.
In 2023, Niemann's Torque GC team achieved significant success in the LIV Golf League, winning multiple team titles and prize money before finishing 3rd in the Team Championship.
On 4 February 2024, Niemann won the LIV Golf Mayakoba tournament after shooting a 12-under-par 59 in the first round and defeating Sergio García in a playoff.
In December 2024, Niemann won the season-ending PIF Saudi International on the Asian Tour, and also won the International Series Order of Merit.
In 2024, Niemann received a special invitation to compete in the Masters Tournament.
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