Niemann lands fifth LIV Golf title of season in UK

final leaderboard for LIV Golf UK

-17 J Niemann (Chi), -14 B Watson (US), -13 C Surratt (US), -11 Talor Gooch (US)

Selected others: -10 J Rahm (Spa), -7 P Casey (Eng), T McKibbin (NI), -5 T Hatton (Eng), -3 R Bland (Eng)

Joaquin Niemann’s fifth LIV Golf Tour title came in the UK, beating Joaquin Niemann’s previous best player.

After missing the cut at the Open earlier this month, the 26-year-old parted ways with his coach and caddie.

At Rocester’s JCB Golf and Country Club, Niemann had a six-shot lead at the conclusion of the round.

His rivals had a gap that turned out to be too big to close as a result of a consistent round of 68, which included five birdies and a bogey.

Bubba Watson, who had a run of four birdies and two eagles on the back nine, did make a daring effort as his six-under-par 65 threatened to keep things interesting.

Niemann acknowledged feeling a little pressure before settling in at three under 17 for the win.

He made my life difficult. Although I was actually feeling pressure at 13, 14, I’d advise staying in the moment. Yes, on 15 I was able to make a fantastic shot. [It] placed me back in my place after that.

The best LIV golf finish by American Watson was 14 under, which was the two-time major winner.

Niemann became the first player to win five games on the LIV tour this year following victories in Adelaide, Singapore, Mexico City, and Virginia.