Overview

• Joaquin Niemann claimed his fifth victory of the season at LIV Golf UK with a 17-under-par score, finishing three strokes clear of Bubba Watson.
• He admitted feeling pressure when Watson surged in the final round but steadied himself with a critical birdie on the 15th hole.
• Niemann insists he competes for pride and victory rather than prize money, saying he would be upset if he were overtaken.
• Jon Rahm and Paul Casey have praised Niemann as a top-10-level talent, questioning his 19th-rank Data Golf standing.
• As the tour moves to Chicago, Indianapolis and the Michigan team finale, Niemann says his unwavering present-focused mindset and drive for improvement position him to win anywhere.