What’s In The Bag: Joaquín Niemann
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What golf clubs and ball does Joaquín Niemann use? Our in-depth review of what’s in the bag of the Chilean for 2024.
Joaquín Niemann joined LIV in August 2022 as captain of Torque GC. The Chilean remains the captain of Torque GC and achieved his maiden victory on the LIV Golf Tour in 2024 at LIV Golf Mayakoba.
Following a career-best 59 in the first round of the tournament, Niemann stormed to a five-shot lead over Patrick Reed of 4Aces GC. The Torque GC captain became the second golfer in LIV Golf’s short history to card a sub-60 round – the first being Bryson Dechambeau’s impressive 58 at LIV Golf Greenbrier in 2023.
After a blemish-free first round, the 25-year-old fired in a one-over-par 72 in the second round which included a two-stroke penalty, that was assessed following the conclusion of his round, for taking relief incorrectly. It meant that Niemann started the final round with just a two-shot advantage rather than the four-shots he would have thought he had when he signed his card after the 36th hole.
Niemann battled his way through the final round to produce a one-under-par finish to force a playoff with Fireballs GC captain, Sergio Garcia, who carded a brilliant five-under-par round of 66. After four playoff holes, Niemann finally prevailed with a birdie to win his first LIV Golf Tour event under the stars in Mexico.
His victory at LIV Golf’s opening tournament of the 2024 season was the 11th of his career. Niemann’s most recent victory before winning at Mayakoba was also in a playoff at the ISPS Handa Australian Open in 2023.
Niemann won the third event on the 2024 DP World Tour calendar thanks to an eagle on the second playoff hole to defeat Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino. With that win in Sydney, the Chilean earned himself a place in the field for the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon.
Unlike his two most recent victories, Niemann won in commanding fashion at the 2022 Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour with a wire-to-wire whitewash of the field. That week Niemann broke the 36 and 54-hole scoring records.
As a 20-year-old Niemann became the first Chilean golfer to win on the PGA Tour at the Greenbrier Classic in 2019. If any other compatriot goes on to win a PGA Tour event it’s highly unlikely they’ll be younger.
Niemann had tasted success seven times before joining the PGA Tour. Those seven victories all came on the Chilean Tour as a teenager, barring his last.
After following in the footsteps of Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth in earning his PGA Tour card without needing to play the Web.com Tour finals, the former Amateur World No.1 did break into the top 20 players in the men’s Official World Golf Rankings. However, now a full member of the LIV Golf Tour Niemann is unable to earn enough World Ranking points to keep himself high in the rankings.
Before joining the LIV Golf Tour Niemman was seen walking the fairways head to toe in Adidas apparel and footwear, and playing with Ping equipment. However, now as captain of Torque GC, what is in Joaquín Niemann’s bag?
WITB Joaquín Niemann
What driver does Joaquín Niemann use?
Joaquín Niemann plays with a Ping G430 LST Driver (10.5°) with a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6 X shaft
Read our full Ping G430 LST Driver review.
What fairway woods does Joaquín Niemann carry?
Joaquín Niemann plays with a Ping G430 Max 3-wood (15°) with a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X shaft
Read our full Ping G430 Max Fairway Wood review.
Joaquín Niemann uses a Ping G420 Max 7-wood (20.5°) with a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X shaft
Read our full Ping G425 Fairway Wood review.
What hybrid does Jaoquín Niemann play with?
Joaquín Niemann carries a Ping G430 5-hybrid (26°) with a Graphite Design DI Hybrid 9 X shaft
The 5-hybrid in the Chilean's bag is a 26° Ping G430.
Read our full Ping G430 Hybrid review.
What irons does Jaoquín Niemann have in the bag?
Joaquín Niemann plays with a set of Ping Blueprint S Irons (5-PW) with Project X 6.0 shafts
read our full Ping Blueprint S Irons review.
What wedges does Joaquín Niemann use?
Joaquín Niemann plays with three Ping S159 Wedges (52°-12°, 56°-12° and 60°-10°) with Project X 6.5 shafts
Read our full Ping Glide Forged Pro Wedge review.
What putter does Joaquín Niemann play with?
Joaquín Niemann putts with a Ping PLD Anser Putter
Read our full Ping PLD Anser Putter review.
What golf ball does Joaquín Niemann use?
Joaquin Niemann elects to play with Titleist Pro V1x golf balls
Read our full Titleist Pro V1x Golf Balls review.
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James Hogg – Golf Equipment Writer
James has a degree in English Language from Newcastle University and an MA in Journalism from Kingston University.
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What's In The Bag: Joaquin Niemann
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Jaoquin Niemann won the ISPS Handa Australian Open earning himself a spot in the field at the 152nd Open Championship
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Joaquin Niemann plays with Ping Blueprint S Irons
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Joaquin Niemann plays with a Ping G425 Max Fairway Wood
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Joaquin Niemann plays with a Ping G430 Hybrid
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Joaquin Niemann plays with a Ping G430 LST Driver
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Joaquin Niemann plays with a Ping G430 Max Fairway Wood
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Jaoquin Niemann's first victory on the PGA Tour came at the Greenbrier Classic
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Joaquin Niemann has won two of the first three events of the LIV Golf 2024 season
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Joaquin Niemann won his first LIV Golf Tour event by defeating Sergio Garcia under the stars in Mexico
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Joaquin Niemann received a special invite to play in The Masters
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Joaquin Niemann is in the field for the 2024 Masters
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Joaquin Niemann plays with Ping Prototype Wedges
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Joaquin Niemann aims to win his first major at the 2024 British Open
