{
  "id": 411378,
  "title": "Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/niemann-wins-as-rahm-secures-liv-season-title",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T21:52:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/c4gjqyw1zy3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joaquin Niemann claimed victory at the LIV Golf New York event on Sunday, finishing three strokes ahead of American Harold Varner III. The Chilean golfer closed the 72-hole tournament with a two-under 69, achieving a 16-under total.\n\nJon Rahm secured his third consecutive season title, placing tied for 41st after a closing round of 76. However, the world number 13 leads the season standings by 219 points over American Bryson DeChambeau. With two wins and four runner-ups this year, Rahm has an unassailable lead heading into the final individual event at Indianapolis. Despite a disappointing performance in this week's competition, Rahm expressed pride in his season-long achievement. The LIV Golf season concludes with the team championship in Michigan from August 27-30.",
  "summary": "Joaquin Niemann leads throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event while Jon Rahm secures his third straight season title.",
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        "title": "Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/niemann-wins-as-rahm-secures-liv-season-title-411541",
        "published": "2026-08-09T21:52:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}