11 PGA Tour sleepers to watch for in the 2018-’19 season
It took this 19-year-old Chilean Joaquin Niemann just five starts this past summer to earn a special temporary membership on the PGA Tour. By Alex Myers Our definition of the word ...
PGA Championship: Joaquín Niemann receives special exemption to Bellerive
Joaquín Niemann had to renounce invitations to the U.S. and British Opens this summer, losing his McCormack Medal exemption upon turning professional in April. The move proved to be astute: in just eight starts on the PGA Tour, the 19-year-old was able to secure his tour card for the 2019 season.
19-year-old Joaquin Niemann earns tour card in just eight starts as a professional
Joaquin Niemann is not supposed to be on the PGA Tour, not at this age. He’s also not leaving anytime soon.
Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley, major champions, take the hard road to the U.S. Open
The challenge of a U.S. Open sectional qualifier isn’t confined to the physical and mental grind of 36 holes in a single day. For some players, major champions, specifically, there is the taxing duty of stuffing your ego inside your golf bag and accepting the challenge.
With another top-10 finish, Joaquin Niemann earns special temporary membership on the PGA Tour
Most people who saw Joaquin Niemann compete as an amateur knew they were watching a genuine talent. But at just 19, and has played in only two PGA Tour events as an amateur...
No. 1 amateur Joaquin Niemann to make professional debut at Valero Texas Open
This week’s Valero Texas Open field is without most of the sport’s marquee attractions—Sergio Garcia (No. 10) is the lone player in the world top 20...
Joaquin Niemann wins Mark H. McCormack Medal as golf’s top amateur
Joaquin Niemann is the first player from South America to capture the title.
Oklahoma State’s Hayden Wood is medalist, sets 36-hole scoring record
Hayden Wood, son of former PGA Tour player Willie Wood, set a U.S. Amateur scoring record in taking medalist honors at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
