Joaquin Niemann, who defected to the controversial LIV Golf series, is optimistic about a rule change in 2025 that could see LIV players earn OWGR points – potentially easing their path into major tournaments.
Despite being suspended from the PGA Tour after joining the lucrative Saudi-backed LIV Golf in 2022, Niemann has thrived, pocketing a staggering $14.2million (£11m) – more than any other player in the series for 2024. Initially barred from PGA Tour events following his switch, the 25-year-old Chilean star has since received special exemptions to play in the Masters and PGA Championship, as well as chances to qualify for the US and Open championships
In 2024, Niemann qualified for all majors except the US Open and remains hopeful that the future may bring easier access to major championships as LIV Golf seeks to build bridges with the PGA Tour, reports the Mirror.
The golfer expressed his optimism, stating: “I believe that it’s going to happen. I feel like they’ve got to pull for the best of the game, and I think that’s the right way to do it, hopefully give us some spots out here on LIV and have the best players in there.”