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A Genesis Invitational tournament that began with a first-shot salute to Charlie Sifford ended with a 23-year-old rising star from Chile matching a rare feat last accomplished by the trailblazing Sifford more than five decades ago.

LOS ANGELES — Fans at the 10th green at Riviera Country Club began chanting Joaquin Niemann's name after the 23-year-old Chilean drained a 22-foot putt from the fringe for an eagle, another in a bagful of great shots Niemann has hit during his three-day assault on the iconic Pacific Palisades…

Niemann, 23, is trying to become the first wire-to-wire winner of the Genesis since 1969.

LOS ANGELES — Joaquin Niemann continued his assault on the Riviera Country Club golf course Friday, shooting his second straight eight-under-par 63 for a two-round score of 126 at the Genesis Invitational, shattering the previous 36-hole course record of 130 by four strokes.

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Los Angeles (AFP) - Joaquin Niemann had another highlight-reel day at Riviera Country Club on Friday setting a 36-hole tournament record to lead the Genesis Invitational by two shots.

Niemann leads by two, but several major champions are lurking on the leaderboard.

Joaquin Niemann had one of those days on Thursday. Had another on Friday. A record-setting day, to boot.