Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf New York by three strokes

Jon Rahm secured the LIV Golf season points title for a third straight year on Sunday, even though he finished tied for 41st at LIV Golf New York. The Spaniard’s points total was enough to crown him champion ahead of the final event, despite a disappointing weekend on Long Island. Meanwhile, Joaquin Niemann carded a three-shot win at the same event, marking his ninth victory in the last three years and adding to his growing reputation as the tour’s most consistent star.

LIV Golf’s third season has been defined by Rahm’s dominance, which now spans across both the PGA Tour and the breakaway Saudi-backed circuit. The 29-year-old, who joined LIV after a high-profile exit from the PGA Tour in 2023, has used the Saudi tour to rebuild his career on his terms. His points haul reflects the league’s scoring system, where performances in every event count cumulatively toward the season title. Niemann’s win at the LIV Golf New York event, played at the Greenbrier Country Club in Huntington, New York, only underscored the depth of talent in a league that continues to pull top players from the PGA Tour.

Sunday’s leaderboard saw Niemann finish at 16-under for the tournament, four strokes clear of runner-up Cameron Smith. The Chilean’s ninth win in three years places him among the tour’s most prolific winners, a sign of his consistency and competitive edge. Rahm, who carded rounds of 70, 70, 66, and 72, still managed to accumulate enough points from earlier events to clinch the season title. The Spaniard’s ability to stay ahead despite a subpar weekend highlights the margin for error built into LIV’s points system.

The season’s conclusion sets the stage for next year’s competition, with Rahm and Niemann likely to remain central figures. LIV Golf will now focus on expanding its global footprint and solidifying its place alongside the PGA Tour. The circuit’s rapid growth—driven by high-profile signings and lucrative contracts—has reshaped professional golf, forcing the PGA Tour into a merger with the Saudi-backed league. For Rahm, the season title cements his status as the Saudi tour’s first true superstar. For Niemann, another victory underscores his claim as the game’s next generation leader. The stage is set for an even bigger battle in 2025.