Niemann Says He Will Decide LIV Golf Future Within Two Weeks

Joaquin Niemann says he has not yet decided whether he will stay with LIV Golf or leave the circuit in search of a path back to the PGA Tour, telling Chilean outlet La Tercera he expects to make the call within a couple of weeks.

What are Niemann's options?

Niemann described two paths: remain with LIV and take on a stake in the league under its planned new ownership structure, or play more events in Europe and try to work his way back onto the PGA Tour. He said taking on shareholder responsibility, a role he suggested could take a couple of years to pay off, is a serious consideration at this point in his career.

Why would a return to Europe be difficult?

Niemann lost his DP World Tour status ahead of the current season after failing to meet the tour's minimum event requirement, meaning a move to Europe would likely require him to go through Q-School or earn his way back via a sponsor invite and a win. He is also serving a PGA Tour ban of close to a year for competing in LIV's final event of 2026 in August, and he acknowledged a return "is unlikely to happen any time soon."

A two-week deadline for one of LIV's biggest remaining stars doubles as a test of its new ownership pitch.

What is happening with LIV's ownership structure?

LIV chief executive Scott O'Neil has secured a new lead investor to take over from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, with part of the plan giving players themselves majority equity stakes in the league. Not everyone is on board: Sergio Garcia has filed a motion to formally terminate his LIV contract, and few other prominent players have publicly confirmed they will sign on to the new structure. Niemann said returning to the PGA Tour "would be incredible" if the tour could "open a door" for him.