Joaquin Niemann beats Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and other pros in big stats race

Joaquin Niemann had a brilliant season in 2025, as he not only racked up impressive scores but also won five LIV Golf Tour events. Jamie Kennedy, director of digital content at Golf Digest, recently released new statistics regarding many golfers who had a tremendous 2025 season, and Niemann topped that list, leaving many famous names in the industry behind.

The statistics were for the average driving distance of golfers in 2025, and Joaquin Niemann had the best average at 330.4 yards. Right behind him was Bryson DeChambeauwho finished the current season with an average of 328.8 yards. The list included many LIV golfers, but Aldrich Potgieter had the best average on the PGA Tour at 325 and ranked fifth overall.

Speaking further about Kennedy's X post, it read:

“Golf's longest hitters. Average driving distance (yards) in 2025. 330.4: Niemann (LIV) 328.8: DeChambeau (LIV) 327.6: Burmester (LIV) 325.3: Puig (LIV) 325.0: Potgieter (PGA) 324.6: Uihlein (LIV) 323.3 : Rahm (LIV) 323.0: McIlroy (PGA) 321.2: Neinaber (DPWT)”

In addition to his success on the LIV circuit, Joaquin Niemann also achieved impressive results on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. The Chilean golfer finished in the top ten at the 2025 PGA Championship, held at Quail Hollow. Niemann finished with a total score of 4 under par, tied for eighth place.

Speaking about his best result on the DP World Tour, Niemann finished in the top five at ISPS Handa Australian Open. He finished the tournament with a total score of 12 under par, tied for fifth place. Despite these impressive statistics and excellent form, Niemann is having a disappointing start to the 2026 season.

Joaquin Niemann missed the cut in his first tournament of the 2026 season

The 2026 DP World Tour season kicked off with the BMW Australian PGA Championship. It was one of the most anticipated tournaments, with a total prize pool of $1.6 million, and it took place at the Royal Queensland Golf Club. If the course was generally favorable to golfers, Joaquin Niemann did not have a good time there.

During the first round of the tournament, the Chilean golfer experienced a roller coaster of emotions. He finished the first day with an even score, having made four birdies and four bogeys. Niemann's second day wasn't much different, as he made 6 birdies and 6 bogeys to finish in a tie. The tournament's 36-hole cut was set at 2 under par, and Niemann missed it by two strokes.

A total of 77 golfers qualified and after the third round, three golfers lead the tournament with scores of 13 under par. The three golfers are: David Puig, Ricardo Gouveia and Anthony Quayle.