Career Timeline of Jon Rahm: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jon Rahm made an impact.

Jon Rahm is a Spanish professional golfer who achieved the world number one ranking in both amateur and professional golf. He held the top amateur spot for a record 60 weeks. His professional achievements include winning the Memorial Tournament, the 2021 U.S. Open (making him the first Spanish golfer to do so), and the 2023 Masters Tournament, marking his second major championship. In December 2023, he joined LIV Golf. By 2024, Forbes ranked him as the world's second highest-paid athlete.

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2011: Won the European Boys' Team Championship

In 2011, Jon Rahm, representing Spain, won the European Boys' Team Championship as part of the Spanish team.

2014: Won the European Amateur Team Championship

In 2014, Jon Rahm was part of the Spanish team that won the European Amateur Team Championship. At the 2014 Eisenhower Trophy, he was the individual leader.

April 2015: Ranked No. 1 Amateur Golfer

On 1 April 2015, Jon Rahm became the No. 1-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for 25 consecutive weeks, later regaining it to hold it for a total of 60 weeks, which is the all-time record.

2015: Won Mark H. McCormack Medal

In 2015, Jon Rahm won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, qualifying him for the following year's U.S. Open and Open Championship.

2016: Low Amateur at U.S. Open

In 2016, Jon Rahm closed out his collegiate career and was the low amateur at the U.S. Open, finishing in a tie for 23rd place at 7-over-par.

2016: Turned Professional

In 2016, after the U.S. Open, Jon Rahm turned professional, forfeiting his exemption into the 2016 Open Championship. He then played in his first event as a pro at the Quicken Loans National, finishing tied for third place.

January 2017: Won Farmers Insurance Open

In late January 2017, Jon Rahm won the Farmers Insurance Open with a 60-foot eagle putt on the final hole. This victory marked his maiden PGA Tour title.

2017: Earned PGA Tour Card

In 2017, Jon Rahm gained enough points as a non-member to earn a PGA Tour card, securing his place on the tour.

2017: Won DP World Tour Championship and Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Jon Rahm won the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, which was the final event of the 2017 European Tour season. He was also awarded the European Tour Rookie of the Year for finishing as the highest-ranked rookie in the Race to Dubai.

April 2018: Won Open de España

In April 2018, Jon Rahm won the Open de España on the European Tour, marking a significant victory in his career.

September 2018: Participated in the Ryder Cup

In September 2018, Jon Rahm qualified for the European team participating in the 2018 Ryder Cup. The European team won the Ryder Cup, defeating the U.S. 17.5 to 10.5 at Le Golf National outside of Paris, France.

December 2018: Won Hero World Challenge

On 2 December 2018, Jon Rahm won the limited-field Hero World Challenge tournament in the Bahamas.

2018: Runner-Up at Sentry Tournament of Champions

In 2018, Jon Rahm started the year by finishing runner-up eight strokes behind Dustin Johnson at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii.

April 2019: Won Zurich Classic of New Orleans

On 28 April 2019, Jon Rahm won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour with partner Ryan Palmer.

June 2019: Finished Tied for 3rd at the U.S. Open

On 16 June 2019, Jon Rahm finished tied for 3rd at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California.

July 2019: Won the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open

On 7 July 2019, Jon Rahm won the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club. He closed out the two-stroke victory with four birdies and an eagle.

October 2019: Won Open de España

On 6 October 2019, Jon Rahm won his second consecutive Open de España at Club de Campo in Madrid, finishing on 22 under 262.

November 2019: Won Race to Dubai and Golfer of the Year

On 24 November 2019, Jon Rahm won the season-long Race to Dubai title on the European Tour with a victory at the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. He also won the European Tour Golfer of the Year award.

July 2020: Became World Number One

In July 2020, Jon Rahm became world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking after winning the Memorial Tournament. He became the second Spaniard after Seve Ballesteros to achieve this ranking.

July 2020: Won Memorial Tournament

On 19 July 2020, Jon Rahm won the Memorial Tournament, lifting him to number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. He was the second Spaniard after Seve Ballesteros to be number one in the world.

August 2020: Won BMW Championship

On 30 August 2020, Jon Rahm won the BMW Championship, the second tournament of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Rahm shot a 64 in the final round and defeated Dustin Johnson in a playoff.

January 2021: Signed Agreement with Callaway Golf Company

On 4 January 2021, Jon Rahm signed a multi-year agreement with Callaway Golf Company, ending his association with TaylorMade. The deal included all equipment and clothing.

June 2021: Won the U.S. Open

In June 2021, Jon Rahm became the first Spanish golfer to win the U.S. Open, marking a significant milestone in his career.

September 2021: Played in the Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Jon Rahm played on the European team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The U.S. team won 19–9, and Rahm went 3–1–1.