Joaquin Niemann Beats Talor Gooch in Playoff to Win LIV Golf Korea

Joaquin Niemann captured LIV Golf Korea in a playoff on May 31, 2026, defeating Talor Gooch with a birdie on the first extra hole at the par-70 Asiad Country Club in Busan. The Chilean finished regulation play tied with Gooch at 12-under par before the sudden-death playoff began on the 18th hole. Niemann's second shot landed about three feet from the hole, and he sank the putt to secure the win.

Niemann collected the $4 million winner's prize and recorded his eighth career LIV Golf victory. The triumph marked his first win since securing five victories in 2025. Yonhap reported that Niemann of Chile hit a tee shot during the final round at Asiad Country Club in Busan on May 31, 2026.

Crushers Golf Club, captained by Bryson DeChambeau, won the team title with a combined score of 23-under par and earned $3 million. The squad claimed its second straight LIV Golf Korea title. Korean Golf Club placed 10th in the team standings.

Song Young-han led Korean Golf Club with a six-under total. Mun Do-yeob, who joined the team just before the tournament, finished at two-under. Captain An Byeong-hun ended at one-over, and Kim Min-kyu closed at six-over.

Korean Golf Club entered the event ranked last among the 13 teams for the season. The squad had finished last at four of the past five tournaments before competing on home soil.