Mexico City (AFP) – Joaquin Niemann charged to victory at LIV Golf Mexico City on Sunday, claiming his third victory of the season and securing his berth at the US Open at Oakmont in June. The 26-year-old Chilean had seven birdies and one bogey in a six-under 65 at Club de Golf Chapultepec, adding the title to those he won in Singapore and Adelaide. In solidifying his place atop the LIV standings, he booked his place in the third major of the year, with the United States Golf Association awarding a berth to the top-ranked player from the Saudi-backed series as of May 19 who is not otherwise exempt.
“It’s nice,” said Niemann, who had been closing in on a spot in the only 2025 major for which he wasn’t already qualified. “My team was asking me to sign up for the qualifier and the sectional, and I wasn’t really into that, so more than anything I’m grateful that I’m not playing 36 holes on a Monday after a tournament,” he said. “I’m pretty happy.”
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Niemann started the day two shots behind overnight leader Bryson DeChambeau and out-dueled final-group partners DeChambeau and Australian Cameron Smith, who carded a one-over final round to slip to a share of 11th. DeChambeau shot an even-par final round to finish tied for second with Australian Lucas Herbert, who matched the course record with a 10-under par 61.
Spain’s Jon Rahm was fourth at 12-under, and Rahm’s Legion XIII took the team title, despite starting the day five shots off the lead of the all-Aussie Ripper GC. Legion XIII claimed their second win of 2025 to jump ahead of Sergio Garcia’s Fireballs GC atop the team standings.
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