Men's Golf: Joaquin Niemann #1 in the WORLD

[Mama_Bull]

Google translation.

Amateur Golf News

Representatives of Sergio García advise Joaquín Niemann on his route to professionalism

June 19, 2017, 12:06 pm
 

After his participation in the US Open 2017, the Chilean amateur Joaquín Niemann has already begun to forge his way towards professionalism in different areas. In addition to rubbing shoulders in first-level tournaments, the current world number one among fans already has a word agreement so that his career is managed by the representatives of Sergio Garcia.

Carlos Rodríguez and Irek Myskow, who lead the company Impact Point, have already made contact with the Niemann environment to offer advice on their first steps prior to professionalism. Although the relationship will not be official until the Chilean becomes a rented player, the route is already paved for the future.

"We have talked to the people who represent Sergio García and we will be in contact with them. We and the family of Joaquín are watching this, he will only dedicate to continue playing his tournaments as an amateur, "says Eduardo Miquel, a coach of the 18-year-old golfer in a conversation with Golf Channel Latin America.

In addition to representing Garcia, Impact Point has shown great interest in Latin American golfers. In fact, in the last years they have handled the race of the Colombian Sebastián Muñoz and the Mexicans Carlos Ortiz and Rodolfo Cazaubón, besides advising the Fijian Vijay Singh and the American Pat Perez.

The proximity of Garcia and Niemann dates from the participation of the Chilean Sergio Garcia Invitational, an amateur event that won in 2016 and 2017. In addition, both practiced together last Wednesday at the US Open 2017 in Erin Hills.

While adjusting details with representatives of the last Masters champion, Niemann's environment already assesses the Chilean calendar during the next few months prior to joining the University of South Florida.

"Obviously he will be in the US Amateur and will also try to qualify for the Open Championship, in addition to other amateur tournaments. We also discussed the possibility of receiving invitations to tournaments on the PGA Tour, but there is nothing concrete yet, "said Miquel. (Golf Channel)

 

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Edited June 19, 2017 by Mama_Bull

[Mama_Bull]

I don't read Spanish.

According to a google translation, it appears that Joaco has postponed his summer enrollment at USF, because he wants to play in some important upcoming tournaments in order to gain more amateur world ranking points and thus maintain his #1 status to win the McCormack medal.

Somebody who does speak spanish, might be able to provide a better translation:

Why did Joaco Niemann postpone his entrance to college?

6/21/2017

 

Joaquín Niemann was going to enter this summer (from the United States) to the university to join South Florida. But his income was postponed. This is the reason.

 

Joaco will play season tournaments that he would not be able to attend if he stayed in college. Finally with the reason to maintain the Amateur Ranking No. 1 until August 23 to obtain the Mark H. McCormack medal and thus qualify the US Open and The Open of 2018.

 

The tournaments that were to be lost corresponded to the Western Amateur and the US Amateur. Two events of first level and of maximum category to deliver points to the ranking, where both are disputed with format Play Match.

 

You can not be at The Open 2017

 

Precisely because Niemann was going to be in the Summer School, the Chilean chose not to play Qualy for The Open. However, he wanted to re-enroll. "I'm not going to be able to play Qualy because I thought I was going to Summer School and I said no. When I asked if they could put me back, it was too late, "said Amateur World No. 1.

 

But well, Joaco will focus mainly on the Western and US Amateur that will be played in August. Thus, if he manages to maintain the world leadership until August 23, he will be the first Chilean and part of the golf elite to play three majors with 19 years.

 

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[Mama_Bull]

By coming in 2nd in the Latin American Amateur earlier this year, Joaco earned a spot in a sectional qualifier for the US Open and also a spot in the final qualifying for the 2017 Open.

He qualified for the 2017 US open by advancing out of the sectional.

Final Qualifying the for 2017 Open is to take place on July 4, 2017 in England. Because he intended on being enrolled at USF before that date, he didn't plan on playing there. When he recently decided not to enroll for summer classes, it appears it was too late for him to play.

  

 

[Mama_Bull]

He will enroll at USF in January.

Google translation;

The best amateur in the world delayed his entry to South Florida in six months: 

Niemann postpones entry to university circuit 

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 

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After competing in the US Open, the Chilean golfer will play tournaments by invitation in the United States, but without losing amateur status. 

Although he could not pass the cut at the US Open, his first major tournament, Chilean golfer Joaquín Niemann drew positive conclusions. And after a meeting with his father, his national coach Eduardo Miquel and members of the University of South Florida, where he was to begin studying a scholarship in August, they decided to postpone admission to the US university circuit in one semester.

"So much so that the current agent of the Spanish Sergio Garcia - last champion of the Masters of Augusta - Carlos Fernandez, told us that we were going to get invitations for professional tournaments of the PGA," says Miquel.

However, the Chilean coach explains that "the planning is to play the US Junior Amateur (July 21, Kansas) and also the US Amateur (August 17, in California), without losing the amateur status, that is, giving up To cash prizes, and in January he goes to South Florida. "

Beyond the delay of six months, Felipe Aguilar believes that it is important that Niemann live the university stage in the USA. The Valdivian, who has spent 18 seasons on the European tour, estimates that "it is a very good test to compete with the best of the US university circuit up to 23 years. It will serve to mature."

Guillermo "Mito" Pereira (22), who spent a season in Texas Tech and moved to professional in 2015, agrees: "You must play at least one year in the United States. Traumatic. Now, Joaquín is very young, there is no reason to hurry. 

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[Ionbull]

He's not coming is he? Congrats to him though! 

[Mama_Bull]

11 minutes ago, Ionbull said:

He's not coming is he? Congrats to him though! 

He will enroll at USF in January.

He needs to play in some big events over the summer in order to keep his #1 Amateur ranking through the end of August, so that he can win the McCormack Medal. He could not do that while attending USF. He's in a two man race for the medal with Maverick McNealy. At the moment, he is about 28 points ahead and McNealy will be playing in some very big events over the next two months. 

http://www.wagr.com/en/Mens-Ranking.aspx

"Joaco will play season tournaments that he would not be able to attend if he stayed in college. Finally with the reason to maintain the Amateur Ranking No. 1 until August 23 to obtain the Mark H. McCormack medal and thus qualify the US Open and The Open of 2018."

[Mama_Bull]

Joaco gets an invite to play next week on the PGA tour at the Greenbriar Classic!

Santiago Teran @Santiago_Teran 41 minutes ago

  Joaquín Niemann, No. 1 in the world amateur ranking, is scheduled to play the Greenbrier Classic on the PGA Tour next week.

http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/the-greenbrier-classic.html

 

Google translation:

First invitation: Joaquín Niemann receives sponsor exemption to dispute the Greenbrier Classic

June 30, 2017, 10:48 pm

 As anticipated following his promotion to the top spot in the amateur world ranking, the chances of playing on the PGA Tour began to arrive for the Chilean Joaquín Niemann .

The 18-year-old Chilean golfer received a sponsor exemption to play The Greenbrier Classic , event of the highest tour of the planet that will take place between July 6 and 9 at The Old White TPC (White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia). It is worth remembering that Niemann comes from participating in the US Open 2017 after surpassing the classification, periplo that culminó with a failed cut in Erin Hills.

The Niemann environment is already working together with the representatives of the Spanish Sergio García , who are in charge of the agency Impact Point . The objective of this union is to help the Chilean prior to his move to professional golf in the near future.

"We looked at the possibility of receiving invitations at PGA Tour tournaments, but there is nothing concrete yet," trainer Eduardo Miquel said last week in a conversation with Golf Channel Latin America .

In this way, the best amateur golfer in the world will play his second tournament valid for the PGA Tour and the first organized by said tour. In addition, new opportunities to participate in professional events are expected, especially after their surroundings decided to postpone their entry to the University of South Florida until January 2018.

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Inside the Field: Greenbrier Classic
June 30, 2017
By Staff, PGATOUR.COM

http://www.pgatour.com/inside-the-field/2017/06/30/inside-the-field-greenbrier-classic.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

 

 

Edited June 30, 2017 by Mama_Bull

[Mama_Bull]

Joaco has started play at the PGA Greenbrier Classic.

http://www.pgatour.com/competition/2017/the-greenbrier-classic/leaderboard.html

[bullsmeanbusiness]

6 minutes ago, Mama_Bull said:

Joaco has started play at the PGA Greenbrier Classic.

http://www.pgatour.com/competition/2017/the-greenbrier-classic/leaderboard.html

He's playing pretty well to start off the tourney. Even after 2, with a short birdie attempt on his 3rd hole.

[Mama_Bull]

Meanwhile, two former USF players Chase Koepka and Richard James are playing on the European Challenge tour at the Prague Golf Challenge. They are both -1 after one round.

That tour is the european equivalent to the Web.Com tour in the USA.  

Leaderboard: http://www.golflive24.com/challenge-tour/prague-golf-challenge/