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

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Chilean golfer Joaquín Niemann won his eighth title on the LIV circuit in Busan, South Korea, after a playoff.
  • Niemann admitted to feeling "quite nervous" during the tense final moments of the competition.
  • He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete in such high-pressure situations and enjoyed the experience in Korea.

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."

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.

· Joaquín NiemannJoaquín Niemann describing his emotional state during the tense playoff.

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.

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.

· Joaquín NiemannNiemann reflecting on the significance of the victory and the experience in Busan.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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