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Niemann Holds 12.27-Point Lead Over Rahm as LIV Golf Finale Opens in Indianapolis

A Rahm victory in Indianapolis coupled with Niemann finishing third or lower would earn the $18 million season bonus.

AUG 08, 2025; Bolingbrook, Illinois, USA; Jon Rahm of the Legion XIII tees off on the 14th hole during the first round of the LIV Golf Chicago tournament at Bolingbrook Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images/File Photo
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA - AUGUST 16: Jon Rahm of Spain hand shakes Bryson DeChambeau of the United States after finishing the 18th hole during day one of LIV Golf: Greenbrier at The Old White Course on August 16, 2024 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
Jun 8, 2025; Gainesville, Virginia, USA; Jon Rahm (L) of team Legion XIII shakes hands with Joaquin Niemann (R) of team Torque GC on the eighteenth green after finishing the final round of the LIV Golf Virginia golf tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images/File Photo
Aug 10, 2025; Bolingbrook, Illinois, USA; Bryson DeChambeau of the Crushers GC lines up his putt on first hole during the third round of the LIV Golf Chicago tournament at Bolingbrook Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Heading into the 54-hole finale at The Club at Chatham Hills, Joaquin Niemann leads Jon Rahm by 12.27 points in the LIV individual standings.
  • LIV Golf’s own odds give Niemann a 58.7 percent chance to claim the season crown, with Rahm projected at 41.3 percent.
  • Rahm must win in Indianapolis and have Niemann finish third or worse to overtake the Chilean for the $18 million season bonus and individual title.
  • Critics such as Dan Rapaport have questioned whether the points system fairly rewards season-long performance, highlighting the scenario of a winless player leading the standings.
  • Bryson DeChambeau is focused on securing third place as he enters the final regular-season event, while peers praise Niemann and Rahm’s respectful rivalry.