PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif.—Joaquin Niemann shot back-to-back rounds of 63 (-16) to break the 36-hole record and lead the Genesis Invitational, hosted by the Riviera Country Club, on Feb. 18. “It was great to have a good start like this after a good round from yesterday,” said Niemann. “I hit the ball great again.” Niemann began his second round with an eagle and a birdie, adding, “The way I started, I thought I could birdie every hole.” The young 23-year-old turned professional in April 2018 following 44 weeks as the No. 1 ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. With Niemann’s victory at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, in September 2019, he became the first PGA Tour winner from Chile, and the youngest international to win on tour. Niemann, along with Jordan Spieth in 2013 and Jon Rahm (Spain) in 2016, was able to obtain PGA Tour cards, having started the season without any status …
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