Niemann: 'I was quite nervous' after winning LIV Golf title in Busan

Chilean golfer Joaquín Niemann secured his eighth career title on the LIV Golf tour, triumphing in a playoff at the tournament held in Busan, South Korea. The victory came after a closely contested final round that left Niemann feeling the pressure.

"I'm not going to lie, I was quite nervous. I still am a little bit... I feel like my heart rate is a little high. I was shaking. I feel like it's just part of it. I love this sport," Niemann confessed after his win. He elaborated on the intensity of the final moments, stating, "I love being in these moments. I went to the 18th the first and second time and I was just grateful to be in that situation."

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I'm not going to lie, I was quite nervous. I still am a little bit... I feel like my heart rate is a little high. I was shaking. I feel like it's just part of it. I love this sport.

Niemann emphasized the importance of embracing such high-stakes scenarios. "I feel like you just have to enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be here, to make that putt on the 18, to have my teammates, my wife, everyone," he said, reflecting on the support system around him during the crucial putt. The golfer also praised the host country, adding, "Korea was great."

The win marks another significant achievement for Niemann on the LIV Golf circuit, solidifying his position as a top competitor. The playoff victory underscored his ability to perform under extreme pressure, a trait highly valued in professional golf.

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I love being in these moments. I went to the 18th the first and second time and I was just grateful to be in that situation. I feel like you just have to enjoy it. It's a great feeling to be here, to make that putt on the 18, to have my teammates, my wife, everyone. Korea was great.