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Niemann Wins LIV Golf Korea in Playoff

The Chilean secured a $4 million prize and his eighth LIV title as the league presses on while seeking new funding after its Saudi backer announced it will withdraw support.

LIV Golf Korea: Joaquin Niemann Wins In Playoff To Capture Record 8th Title
An Byeong-hun of South Korea hits a tee shot during the final round of LIV Golf Korea at Asiad Country Club in the southeastern city of Busan on May 31, 2026. (Yonhap)
Chile's Joaquin Niemann beat American Talor Gooch in a playoff to win LIV Golf Korea
Joaquin Niemann of Chile hits a tee shot during the final round of LIV Golf Korea at Asiad Country Club in the southeastern city of Busan on May 31, 2026. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Joaquin Niemann defeated Talor Gooch in a sudden-death playoff at Asiad Country Club to win LIV Golf Korea and collect $4 million, securing his eighth career LIV victory on May 31.
  • Crushers Golf Club, captained by Bryson DeChambeau, won the team title at Busan and received the $3 million first-place team prize.
  • The tournament carried a $30 million total purse split into $20 million for individual competition and $10 million for teams, with the winner taking 20 percent and top finishers receiving Official World Golf Ranking points.
  • LIV faces clear financial uncertainty after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund said it will stop funding the circuit after 2026, and executives have been reported to be seeking roughly $250 million to $350 million in outside capital to continue operations.
  • Play continues on the LIV schedule next at Valderrama in Spain as players chase prize money and ranking points while the league pursues investors and reshapes its business plan.