Joaquin Niemann’s Wholesome Story of Helping His Dad Improve His Golf Swing

Recently, Joaquin Niemann shared a touching story about assisting his father with his golf swing, marking a rare moment when his dad, Jorge Niemann, heeded his advice. The 25-year-old Chilean golfer, known for his two-time victories on the LIV Golf circuit, revealed this anecdote in a reel posted on Instagram by his team, Torque GC, on Thursday, June 27.

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Niemann comes from a family of athletes. His mother, Pamela, played for Chile’s national hockey team, and his father, Jorge, has a background in basketball. Despite their diverse sports experiences, this time the focus was on golf, a sport in which Niemann excels. Observing his father struggling on the practice range, Niemann decided to offer some tips. “I was watching my dad hitting balls on the range, and he wasn’t doing great,” Niemann said. “There wasn’t much I could tell him, but I gave him a few pieces of advice. He was aiming too far right and swinging over the top. I suggested he aim a little farther left and take the club a bit more outside.”

Joaquin was particularly proud of his father for taking his advice, a rare occurrence. “He’s not a good listener, but for the first time, he listened to me and hit a nice, beautiful draw on the first try. I’m proud of that,” Niemann added.

### Joaquin Niemann’s Performance at LIV Golf Nashville

At the LIV Golf event in Nashville, Joaquin Niemann delivered an impressive performance, carding a 12-under in the three rounds to secure third place. He began with a 1-under 71 in the first round, followed by a 69 on the second day, and an outstanding 9-under 62 on Sunday, June 23.

This marked Niemann’s seventh top-ten finish in nine starts on the Saudi-backed circuit this season. He kicked off the season with a victory at Mayakoba, followed by another win at LIV Golf Jeddah, and four consecutive top-ten finishes.

Niemann currently leads the LIV Golf season standings with 152 points, holding a 36-point lead over Jon Rahm. His team, Torque GC, is in third place with 107 points, just 30 points behind Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC.

Outside of the LIV Golf circuit, Niemann also participated in two major tournaments, making the cut in both. He finished tied for 22nd at the Masters Tournament and secured a T38 finish at the PGA Championship.