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Fox Sports
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Adelaide; Fireballs GC claims team title
ADELAIDE, South Australia – Joaquin Niemann began Sunday's final round of LIV Golf Adelaide three strokes off the lead. That left him with a fairly straightforward objective. "Do something special," the Torque GC captain said. Task completed. Niemann produced the day's only bogey-free round, shooting a 7-under 65 to eventually reel in Fireballs GC's Abraham Ancer , who led the majority of the day until suffering three bogeys on his final five holes. Niemann's 13 under total was good enough for a three-shot victory over Ancer and Torque teammate Carlos Ortiz , who each shot 71. It's the second straight LIV Golf season in which Niemann has posted an early victory. A year ago, he won the first and third events of the season and led the season-long points standing until finishing second to Legion XIII Captain Jon Rahm in the Individual Championship. Two months ago, Niemann won the PIF Saudi International presented by SoftBank Investment Advisers and also won the season-long International Series championship. He said his current form is better than a year ago – and that he'll only keep improving. "Days like today make me grow as a player," said Niemann, who won for the second time in his career in Australia, having captured the Australian Open in 2023. "There is a lot I have to take from today and learn from it because today was a really good day. If I could have these Sundays more often, chasing leaders, it would be really good for my game." Ancer, also a former Australian Open champ, was still able to celebrate atop the Adelaide podium, with the Fireballs claiming the team title by six strokes over Rahm's Legion XIII, with Torque finishing third. "Obviously the last two holes were rough to finish with bogey-bogey, having a chance to win the tournament," said Ancer, who'll enter LIV Golf's next tournament in Hong Kong as the defending champion. "It's always tough, but I think it's just fuel for the rest of the season. I feel like my game is trending in the right direction. I like where things are headed." Ancer shared the 36-hole lead with Ortiz and Majesticks GC's Sam Horsfield but took command early with birdies in his first two holes. He remained bogey-free until finding the bunker at the par-3 14th and failing to get up-and-down. Niemann, playing in the group ahead of Ancer, posted his sixth birdie of the day at the 15th to grab the solo lead. His iron play was terrific Sunday, as he hit 16 of 18 greens in regulation. His 65 tied for the low round of the day with Riyadh winner Adrian Meronk. "The way I played today, I feel like it talks a lot on how I've been working, how I've been practicing," Niemann said. "Being able to see those little steps forward all the time, it's always satisfying." The Fireballs certainly were satisfied after winning their fifth tournament in club history, four of them on different continents. They're also the only team to have won at least one team title in all four LIV Golf seasons. Captain Sergio Garcia and David Puig each shot 5-under 67s, while Ancer and newcomer Luis Masaveu, the 22-year-old, shot 71s. "Bittersweet with Abe, the way he played," Garcia said. "He was there the whole day, and it would have been nice to get the double. But super proud of the way they all fought." For Masaveu, Sunday's champagne celebration in front of the massive Adelaide crowd was part of his indoctrination into LIV Golf. "I asked what I needed to do because it was the first time," he said. "But I think I did it all right." Smiled Garcia: "Quick learner." TEAM SCORES LIV Golf's new scoring format made its debut in last week's season opener in Riyadh, with all four scores now counting in every round in the team competition. Here are the results and scores for each team after Saturday's third round of LIV Golf Adelaide. 1. FIREBALLS GC -21 (Garcia 67, Puig 67, Ancer 71, Masaveu 71; Rd. 3 score: -12) 2. LEGION XIII -15 (Hatton 72, McKibbin 69, Rahm 70, Surratt 71; Rd. 3 score: -6) 3. TORQUE GC -13 (Niemann 65, Ortiz 71, Muñoz 71, Pereira 71; Rd. 3 score: -10) 4. CRUSHERS GC -12 (Lahiri 69, Casey 73, DeChambeau 71, Howell III 68; Rd. 3 score: -7) T5. HYFLYERS GC -9 (Mickelson 68, Steele 69, Tringale 69, Ogletree 71; Rd. 3 score: -11) T5. 4ACES GC -9 (Pieters 68, Varner III 69, Reed 72, Johnson 70; Rd. 3 score: -9) T5. MAJESTICKS GC -9 (Westwood 71, Stenson 71, Poulter 72, Horsfield 75; Rd. 3 score: +1) 8. STINGER GC -6 (Schwartzel 69, Burmester 70, Oosthuizen 71, Grace 74; Rd. 3 score: -4) 9. RIPPER GC -1 (Leishman 70, Smith 70, Jones 73, Herbert 75; Rd. 3 score: E) 10. IRON HEADS GC +5 (Na 69, Jang 71, Lee 74, Ormsby 75; Rd. 3 score: +1) 11. RANGEGOATS GC +6 (Uihlein 69, Campbell 71, Watson 71, Wolff 72; Rd. 3 score: -5) 12. CLEEKS GC +7 (Meronk 65, Bland 66, Kaymer 72, Kjettrup 74; Rd. 3 score: -11) 13. SMASH GC +13 (Koepka 70, McDowell 70, Gooch 76, Kokrak 77; Rd. 3 score: +5) Wild Cards: Lee 75, Kim 76 This piece is courtesy of Mike McAllister in partnership with LIV Golf . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! recommended Get more from LIV Golf Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Niemann wins LIV Golf Adelaide to claim third title
LIV Golf Adelaide - final leaderboard -13 J Niemann (Chi); -10 A Ancer (Mex), C Ortiz (Mex); -9 D Puig (Spa); -8 R Bland (Eng); -7 J Rahm (Spa) Selected others: -6 B Koepka (US); -4 S Garcia (Spa), B DeChambeau (US); -2 P Mickleson (US), T Hatton (Eng); -1 C Smith (Aus) Full leaderboard Chile's Joaquin Niemann shot a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 to win the LIV Golf Adelaide title by three shots at the Grange Golf Club in Australia. Niemann, 26, started the final round three shots off the pace but had four birdies in his opening nine holes as he won his third LIV title on 13 under. Mexican pair Abraham Ancer and Carlos Ortiz, who had started the final round jointly in the lead with England's Sam Horsfield, both shot 71 to finish tied second on 10 under. "I'm starting to feel the chills now," Niemann said. "I didn't want to get out of the game rhythm because you never know what could happen, but now I feel that relief and it feels awesome." Ancer, who plays for Fireballs with Sergio Garcia, Luis Masaveu and David Puig, won the team event, six shots ahead of Jon Rahm's Legion XIII. Garcia said: "It's bittersweet with Abe (Ancer), the way he played, he was there the whole day and it would've been nice to get the double." Niemann and Ancer were battling throughout the final round but Ancer faltered first, dropping his first shot of the day on the 14th. He reclaimed it with a birdie on the 16th but missed the fairway on the next hole as he registered another bogey that gave Niemann breathing space. Horsfield, who started the final round level with Ancer and Ortiz on nine under, ended joint seventh after closing with a three-over 75.
Express Tribune
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Niemann wins LIV Golf Adelaide title with bogey-free final round
Chile's Joaquin Niemann secured his third LIV Golf title with a flawless final round at the Grange Golf Club in Australia, winning the LIV Golf Adelaide event by three shots. Niemann, 26, started the day three strokes behind the leaders but produced a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 to finish at 13 under. His strong front nine, featuring four birdies, set the tone for his dominant performance. Mexican duo Abraham Ancer and Carlos Ortiz, who had begun the final round tied for the lead with England's Sam Horsfield at nine under, both carded one-under 71s to share second place at 10 under. "I'm starting to feel the chills now," Niemann said. "I didn't want to get out of the game rhythm because you never know what could happen, but now I feel that relief, and it feels awesome." Ancer, a member of Fireballs GC alongside Sergio Garcia, Luis Masaveu, and David Puig, helped secure the team event victory, finishing six shots ahead of Jon Rahm's Legion XIII. "It's bittersweet with Abe (Ancer)," Garcia said. "He was in contention the whole day, and it would've been nice to get the double." Ancer stayed in the chase for much of the round but dropped a crucial shot on the 14th before recovering with a birdie at the 16th. However, a missed fairway on the 17th led to another bogey, giving Niemann the cushion he needed to close out the tournament. Horsfield, who was in contention at the start of the day, struggled in the final round, posting a three-over 75 to finish tied for seventh. With this victory, Niemann adds another LIV Golf title to his record, further cementing his place among the league's top competitors.
BBC News
16-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Niemann wins LIV Golf Adelaide to claim third title
LIV Golf Adelaide - final leaderboard-13 J Niemann (Chi); -10 A Ancer (Mex), C Ortiz (Mex); -9 D Puig (Spa); -8 R Bland (Eng); -7 J Rahm (Spa)Selected others: -6 B Koepka (US); -4 S Garcia (Spa), B DeChambeau (US); -2 P Mickleson (US), T Hatton (Eng); -1 C Smith (Aus)Full leaderboard Chile's Joaquin Niemann shot a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 to win the LIV Golf Adelaide title by three shots at the Grange Golf Club in 26, started the final round three shots off the pace but had four birdies in his opening nine holes as he won his third LIV title on 13 pair Abraham Ancer and Carlos Ortiz, who had started the final round jointly in the lead with England's Sam Horsfield, both shot 71 to finish tied second on 10 under."I'm starting to feel the chills now," Niemann said."I didn't want to get out of the game rhythm because you never know what could happen, but now I feel that relief and it feels awesome."Ancer, who plays for Fireballs with Sergio Garcia, Luis Masaveu and David Puig, won the team event, six shots ahead of Jon Rahm's Legion XIII. Garcia said: "It's bittersweet with Abe (Ancer), the way he played, he was there the whole day and it would've been nice to get the double."Niemann and Ancer were battling throughout the final round but Ancer faltered first, dropping his first shot of the day on the 14th. He reclaimed it with a birdie on the 16th but missed the fairway on the next hole as he registered another bogey that gave Niemann breathing who started the final round level with Ancer and Ortiz on nine under, ended joint seventh after closing with a three-over 75.
Reuters
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Nerveless Niemann overhauls Ancer to win LIV Golf Adelaide title
Feb 16 (Reuters) - Joaquin Niemann hit a stunning seven-under par final round of 65 to claim the LIV Golf Adelaide title on Sunday, finishing on 13-under par to win by three shots as Sergio Garcia's Fireballs quartet claimed victory in the team event. The Chilean trailed a trio of players that included Abraham Ancer by three shots at the start of the day's play at the Grange Golf Club, prevailing in a battle with the 33-year-old down the back nine to win his third LIV Golf event. "I'm starting to feel the chills now because I didn't want to get out of the game rhythm because you never know what could happen, but now I feel that relief and it feels awesome," Niemann said. Niemann started the day on six-under par but had pulled himself into contention by the time he reached the turn, picking up four shots to put pressure on Ancer, who had been flawless after birdying the first two holes to take a clear lead. Another birdie at the 12th by Niemann, his fifth of the round, saw him draw level with Ancer, and he responded with a birdie of his own to go back in front. But the pressure on Ancer started to tell on the par-three 14th when the Mexican-American put his tee shot into a greenside bunker before dropping his first shot of the day. And while Ancer reclaimed that shot on the 16th, he missed his first fairway of the day on the 17th, going on to drop out of the lead with another bogey. Niemann held his nerve to birdie the last, prompting Ancer to bogey the 18th and slip into a share for second with Carlos Ortiz. Ancer at least had the consolation of securing victory with Garcia, Luis Masaveu and David Puig as the Fireballs finished six shots ahead of Legion XIII to claim the team title. "It's bittersweet with Abe (Ancer), the way he played, he was there the whole day and it would've been nice to get the double," Garcia said. "Super proud of the way they all fought in tricky conditions."
