WEEKEND WINNERS: KITAYAMA'S COMEBACK & NIEMANN'S REIGN - July 28th, 2025

On July 28th, 2025, we break down Kurt Kitayama's incredible comeback win at the 3M Open to secure his playoff spot and Joaquin Niemann's dominant wire-to-wire victory at LIV Golf UK.

3M OPEN: FROM THE BRINK

• Kurt Kitayama authored one of the season's most stunning turnarounds, going from nearly missing the cut to a dramatic victory. His weekend charge vaulted him from 110th to 53rd in the FedExCup, securing his playoff spot.
• After "trying to find something" on Friday, Kitayama fired a course-record-tying 60 on Saturday, followed by a front-nine 29 on Sunday.
• The win was "extra special" with his brother Daniel on the bag, who admitted the chase for 59 on Saturday was more stressful than the final round pressure.

LIV GOLF UK: NIEMANN'S REIGN & BUBBA'S RUN

• Joaquin Niemann continued his season-long dominance with a wire-to-wire win, his fifth of the year, just after parting ways with his caddie and coach. But his individual triumph was contrasted by his team's stunning collapse.
• The real fireworks came from Bubba Watson, who went 8-under in a six-hole stretch on the back nine, describing himself as "unconscious" after a wild driver-off-the-deck.
• While Niemann's Torque GC faltered, Jon Rahm's Legion Thirteen snagged the team title, celebrating with a champagne-soaking rookie hazing for Caleb Surratt.

Quick Hits

Sam Stevens defends his 18th-hole layup • The collapse of 54-hole leaders Bhatia & Olesen • Pierceson Coody punches his Wyndham ticket

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