Joaquin Niemann wins again on LIV; Phil Mickelson T-4 after insane flop-shot hole-out
GAINESVILLE, Va. — Joaquin Niemann of Chile won LIV Golf Virginia on Sunday for his fourth victory in the Saudi-funded tour's first eight events of the season, closing with an 8-under 63 to beat Graeme McDowell and Anirban Lahiri by a stroke.
Niemann broke out of a logjam at the top with birdies on Nos. 14-17 and parred the par-4 18th to finish at 15-under 198 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
The 26-year-old Niemann also won this year in Australia, Singapore and Mexico. He has six career LIV victories after winning twice on the PGA Tour.
McDowell shot 66, and second-round leader Lahiri had a 68.
Bryson DeChambeau, preparing for his U.S. Open title defense at Oakmont, had a 65 to tie for fourth with Phil Mickelson, who had an insane flop-shot hole-out for birdie on his way to a 65, and Bubba Watson (67) at 13 under.
Phil Mickelson. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/RRIlhxMP27
Jon Rahm was tied for eighth at 10 under after a 68.
DeChambeau and Lahiri led the Crushers to the team title.
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