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Niemann Secures Sixth LIV Golf Title in Virginia; Crushers GC Claim Team Crown

His 15-under par posting netted a $4 million winner’s payout, with Crushers GC dominating the team standings at 36 under following weather delays.

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KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Vice-captain Phil Mickelson of team United States (L) meets with Bryson DeChambeau of team United States during Saturday Afternoon Fourball Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 25, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin.

Overview

  • Joaquin Niemann shot an eight-under 63 in the final round, birdieing four of the last five holes to finish 15 under par and capture his sixth LIV Golf victory.
  • Anirban Lahiri and Graeme McDowell each closed at 14 under par to tie for second after Lahiri led through 36 holes.
  • Crushers GC posted a 36-under total to secure their eighth LIV Golf team title and achieve back-to-back victories.
  • Play at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club was interrupted twice by heavy rain and lightning, including a 43-minute rain delay and a 97-minute lightning stoppage.
  • Phil Mickelson holed a remarkable bunker flop shot on the 17th en route to a tie for fourth, while Ben Campbell set a LIV Golf record with seven consecutive birdies.