BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY: Joaquin Niemann’s dominant start to LIV Golf New York 2026 shows no signs of slowing down.
The Chilean fired a 6-under 65 on Friday to reach 13-under through 36 holes, extending his lead to five shots without a single bogey on his card through two rounds at a Trump National Golf Club Bedminster layout that has given fits to many in the field.
At the halfway stage, Niemann ranks first in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee (+2.79) and first in Strokes Gained: Approach (+8.28). The ball-striking masterclass has left the rest of the field with a lot of work to do to catch the all-time wins leader in LIV Golf history.
Lee Westwood put together his own statement round to move into solo second. The 53-year-old carded a 6-under 65 to reach 8-under through the first two rounds. Westwood credited a patient, methodical approach on a demanding golf course.
“It’s a major championship style golf course,” Westwood said. “You break it down into small pieces. It just starts off with teeing it up and trying to get it in the fairway.”
