Something doesn’t add up with Joaquin Niemann ‘s career. He’s absolutely crushing LIV Golf, winning one in every four events he enters. Yet for years, he couldn’t even sniff contention in major championships. His LIV Golf wins look impressive until you examine where he’s winning them. This glaring disconnect has data nerds and golf traditionalists asking the brutal question: Does LIV’s success really mean anything at all?

The debate intensifies as Niemann prepares for the 2025 U.S. Open with bold claims about the benefits of LIV.

Joaquin Niemann’s LIV Golf claims face analytical scrutiny

Niemann arrives at this week’s LIV event riding incredible momentum. He’s captured three victories out of seven events in 2025, already. His 25% win rate over the past 20 LIV starts dwarfs most tou

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