Jon Rahm delivered a dominant performance at Chapultepec Golf Club, closing with a 7-under 64 on Sunday to capture LIV Golf Mexico City by six shots. The victory marked his second win of the 2026 season on the Saudi-funded circuit.
The Spaniard went wire-to-wire for the triumph, finishing at 21-under par in what proved to be a chaotic week for the breakaway tour. Spanish players swept the top three positions on the leaderboard, with David Puig shooting 66 to claim second place.
Rahm's performance was flawless in the final round, highlighted by a birdie on the reachable par-4 second hole followed by a spectacular hole-out for eagle on the third. He played the entire round without dropping a shot.
"If you would have told me last week on Thursday afternoon that I'd be winning by a six-shot margin this week, I would not have believed you because of how bad I played," said Rahm, referring to his tie for 38th at the Masters. "Hell of an effort."
The week was overshadowed by uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf's future. CEO Scott O'Neil sent a memo to staff assuring funding through the end of the year amid widespread speculation about the league's financial stability. However, LIV announced Sunday that it would return to Chapultepec next year.
Technical difficulties plagued the tournament from the start. A power outage on Tuesday fueled additional speculation about the tour's operations, while streaming coverage went dark for two hours during the opening round.
The drama intensified when Bryson DeChambeau withdrew before the final round due to wrist discomfort. The two-time major champion was attempting to become the first player to win three consecutive LIV events but found himself 16 shots behind Rahm when he decided to stop playing.
"I experienced some discomfort in my wrist during yesterday's round and have decided to withdraw from the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City to prevent further injury," DeChambeau said in a social media post. "Not how I wanted this week to go."
DeChambeau indicated he would be evaluated and hoped to return for LIV Golf Virginia on May 7-10, one week before the PGA Championship.
For Rahm, the victory was particularly satisfying given his struggles at this venue in the past. He experienced disappointment at Chapultepec in 2017 when it hosted a World Golf Championship event. This time, there was no doubt about the outcome once he built his early momentum.
The triumph also marked the first team victory of the season for Rahm's Legion XIII squad, adding another layer of satisfaction to his dominant week.
Puig's runner-up finish proved valuable for his major championship aspirations. The second-place result earned him crucial world ranking points and virtually assured his spot in the PGA Championship field. The young Spaniard is now positioned where another strong showing in Virginia could secure him entry into the U.S. Open.
Rahm's victory comes after a winless 2025 season on LIV Golf, despite claiming the points title. His return to the winner's circle demonstrates his continued ability to compete at the highest level on the breakaway circuit.
The win sets up an intriguing storyline heading into LIV Golf Virginia, where the tour will look to move past this week's operational challenges and focus on the golf. With DeChambeau's status uncertain and Rahm finding his form, the next event promises compelling competition among the circuit's top players.
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