Joaquin Niemann

Became the first Chilean to appear in the Presidents Cup after being named as one of captain Ernie Els’s wild cards for the 2019 match.

Niemann was only 21 at the time and, just two years earlier, was the first South American to top the world amateur rankings.

By staying there until the end of that season, Niemann was awarded the Mark McCormack Medal and with it gained an exemption into the 2018 Open. He forfeited that by turning professional after appearing in The Masters, to which he had earned an invitation as Latin America amateur champion, but was called into the field for Royal Portrush the following season when 2004 winner Todd Hamilton withdrew.

Tied for sixth at the Valero Texas Open on his professional debut in April 2018 and the following year achieved his first PGA Tour success by six at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier. It included a second round 62.

Niemann added the Genesis Invitational at Riviera in February 2022 – that week began with back-to-back rounds of 63 - before joining LIV Golf.

Victory at the 2023 ISPS Handa Australian Open - part of The Open Qualifying Series - booked his place in The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, a fifth successive appearance in golf's original Championship.