Jon Rahm made a powerful statement at the LIV Golf Mexico City event, dominating the competition with an impressive four-hole run that featured three birdies and an eagle. His performance included the lowest final round score of the day—a bogey-free 7-under 64—granting him a comfortable six-shot victory over up-and-coming star David Puig.
The triumph at Club de Golf Chapultepec marks Rahm's fourth individual victory since joining LIV Golf prior to the 2024 season. This success not only solidifies his reputation as the league's most accomplished player but also adds to his impressive collection of trophies, bringing his total to 16, surpassing Bryson DeChambeau's tally despite having played two seasons less.
After the final round, Rahm reflected on his victory, acknowledging a mix of disbelief and satisfaction: "A little bit of disbelief. 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," Rahm said. His remarkable turnaround came after a disappointing tie for 38th at the Masters just a week earlier.
Starting the final day with a two-shot lead, Rahm quickly extended that advantage. He parred the opening hole before scoring a birdie on the 318-yard par-4 second after two-putting from 66 feet. He then drove the green on the par-4 third hole and tapped in for eagle. Consecutive birdies on the subsequent holes assured his commanding lead.
Teammate Tyrrell Hatton began the day tied with Rahm but faltered early, suffering a double bogey on the second hole. “Jon obviously played amazing today. He got off to just a perfect start,” Hatton remarked, acknowledging Rahm's strong performance. Ultimately, Hatton finished tied for fifth after a round of 1-over 72.
Despite the pressure, Puig remained in contention through a strong start that included birdies on three of his first four holes and an eagle at the par-5 seventh. However, when Jai birdied the 10th hole, Rahm still maintained a three-shot lead. "I still think I had my chances, right, even with how good he started," Puig noted.
After a pivotal par save on the 10th hole, where he sunk a 15-foot putt, Rahm followed with another birdie on the 12th hole. That crucial sequence distanced him from Puig, who stumbled with bogeys on both the 13th and 15th.
As Rahm made his way to the par-3 18th, he savored the moment, greeted by congratulatory cheers from fans. "That putt on the 10th hole was massive," Rahm emphasized. "It’s just a moment that the scorecard doesn’t show. That six-shot lead could have been three fast and maybe one or two coming down the stretch."
On the team side, Legion XIII was never seriously challenged, holding off surges from other teams despite a slight reduction in their lead. Their triumph marks the ninth team victory in LIV Golf history, tying them with the Crushers for the most wins in regular-season play.
Entering the final round, Legion XIII had a chance to sweep the individual podium, with Rahm, Hatton, and Tom McKibbin all in strong contention. Ultimately, Rahm stood alongside fellow Spaniards Puig and Josele Ballester on the podium, further highlighting the competitive spirit among these players. "Seeing those two names up there, two friends, makes me want to beat them even more," Rahm remarked, acknowledging their capabilities, even as he celebrated his own success.
As Rahm continues his impressive campaign, having finished with two wins, three second-place finishes, and a solo fifth in the first six tournaments, he is well on his way to potentially capturing a third consecutive Individual Championship.
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