Niemann Sets Record at Riviera in First Two Rounds of Genesis Invitational

Cameron Young of the United States plays his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on Feb. 18, 2022. Rob Carr/Getty Images

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.”