Joaquin Niemann closed out the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster with a four-day total of 16-under par, securing the individual victory and the top prize of $4 million.
How the week unfolded
Niemann, the Chilean who now holds the most individual wins in LIV Golf, finished three shots clear of American Harold Varner III, who posted a 13-under total and earned $2.25 million. England’s Lee Westwood and Zimbabwe’s Scott Vincent shared third place at nine under and each collected $1.25 million.
The week also produced a decisive season outcome: Jon Rahm secured the LIV season title for the third consecutive year despite closing the week tied for 41st after a final round 76. Rahm’s lead in the season-long standings was unassailable going into the final individual event in Indianapolis.
“I feel like the more they push me, the better golfer I'm going to become from every experience,”
The week included a brief off-course moment for Niemann when he met U.S. President Donald Trump following the victory.
Team and season implications
In the team competition, Legion XIII, led by Jon Rahm, held on to take the team title at Bedminster, finishing one stroke ahead of Crushers GC, the squad captained by Bryson DeChambeau. The team result kept Legion XIII in strong position as the LIV season moves toward its conclusion.
- Individual winner: Joaquin Niemann, 16-under, $4,000,000
- Runner-up: Harold Varner III, 13-under, $2,250,000
- Team winner: Legion XIII (Jon Rahm)
- Season title: Jon Rahm — third straight season crown
Prize money highlights
The tournament featured a large purse with substantial payouts across the leaderboard. Top individual payouts included:
| Position | Player | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joaquin Niemann | -16 | $4,000,000 |
| 2 | Harold Varner III | -13 | $2,250,000 |
| T3 | Lee Westwood | -9 | $1,250,000 |
| T3 | Scott Vincent | -9 | $1,250,000 |
Further down the leaderboard, players tied for 41st, including Rahm, were credited with earnings of $129,750. Payouts extended deep into the field, reflecting LIV Golf’s substantial prize structure.
Players’ perspectives and season context
Niemann’s victory is his ninth individual win on the LIV circuit, a mark that puts him at the top in terms of event victories. His steady play across the week, capped by a closing round of 69, allowed him to maintain the lead and finish comfortably ahead of his nearest challengers.
“It has been a great year,”
Rahm acknowledged a mixed week personally but celebrated the season achievement. The Spaniard’s performance across the season, with two victories and several high finishes, gave him an insurmountable points advantage ahead of the remaining individual event in Indianapolis.
With the regular season now effectively decided on the individual front, the LIV schedule shifts focus to the concluding events: the final individual tournament in Indianapolis and the season-ending team championship in Michigan later this month.
Local and regional note
Although the event was held at Bedminster, New Jersey, it draws interest from golf fans throughout the Northeast, including New York, where many spectators and participants travel for the high-profile tournament. The prize money and notable personalities involved continue to generate attention as the LIV league completes its schedule for the year.
As the season moves forward, attention will center on who can challenge Rahm’s hold on the season crown in Indianapolis and which team will ultimately win the league’s team championship in Michigan at the end of August.
— Camille Rousseau, State Correspondent
