Joaquín Niemann's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 30, 2025

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

Joaquín Niemann is a Chilean professional golfer currently playing on the LIV Golf League. He previously achieved success on the PGA Tour, securing two victories before his transition to LIV Golf in 2022. Demonstrating exceptional talent early in his career, Niemann held the prestigious number one ranking in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for nearly a year, from May 2017 to April 2018, highlighting his potential and solidifying his status as a rising star in the world of golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1923: Youngest International PGA Tour Winner Since 1923

In September 2019, with his PGA Tour victory, Niemann became the youngest international PGA Tour winner since 1923.

2004: Data Golf True Strokes Gained Statistics

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

May 2017: Ranked #1 in World Amateur Golf Ranking

In May 2017, Joaquín Niemann achieved the number one position in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

May 2017: Niemann Ranked Number One

In May 2017, Niemann became the number one ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

April 2018: End of #1 World Amateur Golf Ranking

In April 2018, Joaquin Niemann's run as the number one ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking came to an end.

April 2018: End of Top Ranking & Turning Professional

In April 2018, Niemann's 44-week run as the number one ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking ended, and he turned professional.

September 2019: First PGA Tour Victory

In September 2019, Niemann secured his first PGA Tour victory at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, becoming the first PGA Tour winner from Chile.

February 2021: Cousin Receives Treatment and Improves

In February 2021, Niemann announced that his cousin Rafita had received the Zolgensma treatment, and his condition had improved.

February 2022: Genesis Invitational Victory

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

December 2023: ISPS Handa Australian Open Victory

In December 2023, Niemann won the ISPS Handa Australian Open in Sydney, defeating Rikuya Hoshino in a playoff.

2023: Torque GC Success in LIV Golf League

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

February 2024: LIV Golf Mayakoba Victory

In February 2024, Niemann won the LIV Golf Mayakoba tournament in Mexico after a playoff against Sergio García, securing his first individual LIV Golf title.