Joaquin Niemann has performed everywhere in the world since becoming a member of LIV Golf, the place he can not earn essential Official World Golf Rating (OWGR) factors. He figured he might play sufficient occasions on the DP World Tour or Asian Tour, the place factors are awarded, to finally discover his manner into main championship fields.
This strategy paid off final yr, as Augusta Nationwide and the PGA of America invited Niemann to take part within the first two majors of the yr. He additionally certified for The Open at Royal Troon in July, due to his victory on the ISPS Handa Australian Open final yr.
So after enjoying on the Australian Open once more final week, by which he tied for fifth, Niemann instantly hopped on a aircraft and flew to Saudi Arabia for this week’s PIF Saudi Worldwide. Via 54 holes, he holds a one-shot benefit over Individuals Caleb Surratt and Peter Uihlein. Niemann shot a 6-under 65 on Saturday to take the solo lead by himself. However after doing so, the Chilean cracked a hilarious joke about his world travels.
“No, I’ve received nice standing on these airways now, so that they like me,” Niemann stated when requested if jet lag and traversing the globe had taken a toll.
“I’m ready. It’s a little bit tiring, however I really feel like after giving all my hundred % on these weeks the place it’s a bit bit more durable, it makes me really feel — it makes me take into consideration holidays and figuring out I’ll take pleasure in them much more giving my hundred % on these weeks.”
Over the previous month, Niemann has performed in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Melbourne, and now he’s in Riyadh. His worst end throughout that stretch got here on the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the place he tied for twenty third. Now, he has an opportunity to select up his first skilled win since March. He received LIV Golf Jeddah then.
As for the way he’s making ready for the ultimate spherical, Niemann is making no adjustments to his strategy.
“Identical as day by day,” Niemann stated.
“Attempt to go on the market and have enjoyable.”
Maybe that’s the reason he can crisscross the globe so simply.
Jack Milko is a golf workers author for SB Nation’s Taking part in Via. Make sure to try @_PlayingThrough for extra golf protection. You’ll be able to observe him on Twitter @jack_milko as nicely.
