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Niemann Wins LIV New York; Rahm Claims Season Title

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Joaquin Niemann led wire-to-wire to win the LIV Golf New York event on Sunday, firing a two-under 69 to finish at 16-under after 72 holes at Trump National Bedminster in New Jersey. The Chilean won by three strokes over American Harold Varner III, extending his record for LIV wins to nine. England's Lee Westwood and Scott Vincent of Zimbabwe shared third at nine-under.

Jon Rahm finished tied for 41st after a closing 76 but secured his third straight season title. The Spaniard holds an unassailable 219-point lead over Bryson DeChambeau heading into the final individual event in Indianapolis. Rahm has two wins this season — in Hong Kong and Mexico — plus four runner-up finishes. "It has been a great year," he said, noting the satisfaction of winning the title with multiple victories after last year's winless campaign.

The LIV season concludes with the team championship in Michigan from 27-30 August.