Joaquín Niemann's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Joaquín Niemann.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.