PGA Tour professional Michael Kim recently praised Joaquin Niemann’s outstanding performance during the 2025 LIV Golf season, drawing a direct comparison with Tiger Woods’ iconic 2000 campaign. Niemann, the Chilean golfer, secured his fifth victory of the season by winning the latest LIV Golf UK event, showcasing his dominance on the Saudi-backed circuit.
A golf statistics account named Sekrah on X detailed Niemann’s exceptional winning pace this year, placing it alongside Tiger Woods’ historic achievements from over two decades ago.
“Professional golf has not seen this in 25 years. Joaquin Niemann is turning in one of the greatest golf seasons of all time.”
Michael Kim joined the conversation by reposting his earlier comment that boldly stated:
“2000 Tiger Woods would have no chance against LIV Golf Niemann,”
He later added a lighthearted note about the reaction he received:
“Wait but all you LIV guys hated me when I said it”
Comparing Woods’ 2000 Season to Niemann’s 2025 LIV Golf Campaign
Tiger Woods’ 2000 season remains one of the most impressive in golf history, with the 15-time major champion making the cut in every tournament and finishing within the top 25 each time. He clinched nine tournament wins and four runner-up finishes during a packed year of 20 events.
His notable results that year included victories at the Mercedes Championships, AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Bay Hill Invitational, Memorial Tournament, U.S. Open Championship, The Open Championship, PGA Championship, and others.
By comparison, Niemann’s 2025 LIV Golf season started with a modest tie for 33rd place in Riyadh but was soon followed by a series of strong performances. He won five tournaments in total and landed mostly within competitive positions in his other appearances.
Detailed Results of Tiger Woods’ 2000 Tournament Performances
Woods’ finishes in 2000 illustrate his consistent excellence across major and invitational events:
- Williams World Challenge: 10th
- Mercedes Championships: 1st
- AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am: 1st
- Buick Invitational: Tied 2nd
- Nissan Open: Tied 18th
- WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship: 2nd
- Bay Hill Invitational: 1st
- THE PLAYERS Championship: 2nd
- Masters Tournament: 5th
- GTE Byron Nelson Classic: Tied 4th
- Memorial Tournament: 1st
- U.S. Open Championship: 1st
- Advil Western Open: Tied 23rd
- The Open Championship: 1st
- Buick Open: Tied 11th
- PGA Championship: 1st
- WGC-NEC Invitational: 1st
- Bell Canadian Open: 1st
- National Car Rental Golf Classic Disney: 3rd
- THE TOUR Championship: 2nd
- WGC-American Express Championship: Tied 5th
- Williams World Challenge (December): 2nd
- WGC-EMC World Cup: Tied 1st
Joaquin Niemann’s 2025 LIV Golf Season Game-by-Game Breakdown
Niemann’s 2025 season results reveal a young talent excelling in the new golf league’s competitive environment:
- LIV Golf Riyadh: Tied 33rd
- LIV Golf Adelaide: 1st
- LIV Golf Hong Kong: Tied 12th
- LIV Golf Singapore: 1st
- LIV Golf Miami: Tied 33rd
- LIV Golf Mexico City: 1st
- LIV Golf Korea: Tied 20th
- LIV Golf Virginia: 1st
- LIV Golf Dallas: Tied 23rd
- LIV Golf Andalucía: Tied 23rd
- LIV Golf United Kingdom: 1st
What Niemann’s Success Means for LIV Golf and the Sport’s Future
Joaquin Niemann’s remarkable string of victories positions him as a defining figure in LIV Golf’s evolving landscape, challenging long-standing records established by Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour. His consistency and winning rate in 2025 reflect a new era of competition fostered by the Saudi-backed series, offering fans fresh narratives and rivalries.
This comparison underscores how Niemann’s rise could impact the sport’s competitive dynamics and popularity going forward, as questions continue about the crossover and standing between LIV Golf and PGA Tour players. Niemann’s performances may also inspire other emerging talents to aim for similar breakthroughs in this upcoming chapter of professional golf.