LIV GOLF KOREA

May 31, 2026

Joaquin Niemann

Asiad Country Club

Torque GC

TV Quick Quotes

Q. Joaco, the sweet smell of victory that you're used to, now your eighth time doing it. You were very laid back and not looking nervous coming up this last hole in the playoff, joking with Diego Salinas, your caddie. What is it about you that lets you put yourself in that mindset when everybody else is nervous?

JOAQUÍN NIEMANN: I'm not going to lie, I was pretty nervous. I'm still a little bit -- I think my heart rate is a little bit up. So was shaky. I feel like it's just part of it. I just love this game. I love being in these moments. I go to 18 the first time and the second time and I was just thankful to be in that moment.

I just feel like you've got to enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be here, hole that putt on 18, have my teammates, have my wife, everybody. Korea was nice.

Just want to give a little message to everybody back in Chile, to los Cruzados who are going to a good tournament, so I wish them the best.

And good morning to my family back home.

Q. Did you save your best wedge shot of the week for when you needed it most?

JOAQUÍN NIEMANN: Yeah, it's funny. I had the same number, I had 135 on 14, and then I had the same number on 12, and I was in between hitting a pitching wedge and a 52, and I kept hitting the 52. I was missing it right, not making the best swing.

Then we got to 18 on the 72nd hole, same number, and I was like, it's going to be a reason we're going to hit the wedge right now. Diego was like, just hit the 52 again. Hit a great shot pin high, but then on the playoff hole I was three yards forward, so it was a perfect gap wedge.

Q. The winner's circle yet again. Congratulations.

JOAQUÍN NIEMANN: Yeah, it feels nice.