Joaquin Niemann turns in sensational final US Open round to complete turnaround, earn key perk

That Joaquin Niemann was even playing in Sunday’s U.S. Open final round at Shinnecock was a minor miracle. It was Niemann, remember, who posted a 7-over-par 11 on the par-4 sixth hole in the completion of his first round Friday morning.

That Joaquin Niemann was even playing in Sunday’s U.S. Open final round at Shinnecock was a minor miracle. It was Niemann, remember, who posted a 7-over-par 11 on the par-4 sixth hole in the completion of his first round Friday morning. The 27-year-old from Chile, who plays on LIV Golf, rallied admirably with a 5-under...