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Niemann Claims LIV Golf Korea in Playoff Thriller

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Joaquin Niemann captured the LIV Golf Korea title with a dramatic playoff victory over Talor Gooch. The Chilean closed with a 3-under 67 and sealed the win with a birdie on the first playoff hole. This marked Niemann's eighth career LIV victory and his first title of the season, while Gooch missed out on his first LIV win since Spain last year.

Both players finished at 12-under 268 at Asiad Country Club in Busan, South Korea. Bryson DeChambeau shot 65 in a bid to make the playoff but fell one shot short. Dustin Johnson carded a 66 and finished another stroke behind. Johnson's performance kept him in contention for the season-long title race despite not reaching the final playoff.

Jon Rahm's performance stood out for different reasons. The recent PGA Championship runner-up tied for 16th, marking his first finish outside the top 10 at LIV Golf in nearly a year. The result adds a new wrinkle to the competitive landscape as the season progresses. With major championship form still evident, Rahm will look to rebound at the upcoming events.