History of Jon Rahm in Timeline
"Jon Rahm Rodríguez is a top-ranked Spanish professional golfer. He held the world number one amateur ranking for a record 60 weeks and later achieved the top professional ranking after winning the Memorial Tournament. He made history as the first Spaniard to win the U.S. Open in 2021 and further solidified his legacy by winning the Masters Tournament in 2023. In December 2023, he made the switch to LIV Golf, and by 2024, he was recognized by Forbes as the world's second highest-paid athlete."
November 1994: Birth
Jon Rahm was born in Barrica, Spain in November 1994.
2011: European Boys' Team Championship
Jon Rahm was part of the Spanish team that won the European Boys' Team Championship in 2011.
2014: Individual Leader at Eisenhower Trophy
Jon Rahm emerged as the leading individual at the 2014 Eisenhower Trophy.
2014: Individual Leader at Eisenhower Trophy and European Amateur Team Championship
Jon Rahm excelled in 2014, securing the individual lead at the Eisenhower Trophy and contributing to the Spanish team's victory in the European Amateur Team Championship.
April 2015: World Amateur Golf Ranking Number One
In April 2015, Jon Rahm became the 28th golfer to reach the No. 1 ranking in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
2015: Mark H. McCormack Medal Winner
Jon Rahm's exceptional performance in the World Amateur Golf Ranking earned him the prestigious Mark H. McCormack Medal in 2015.
2016: Turning Professional and Debut at Quicken Loans National
After turning professional and forgoing his exemption into the Open Championship, Jon Rahm made his professional debut at the Quicken Loans National in 2016, finishing tied for third.
2016: Two-Time Ben Hogan Award Winner
Jon Rahm achieved a significant milestone in 2016 by becoming the first golfer to win the Ben Hogan Award twice, having previously won it in 2015.
2016: Amateur Status Through U.S. Open
Jon Rahm competed as an amateur in the 2016 U.S. Open.
2016: Low Amateur at the U.S. Open and Turning Professional
Jon Rahm concluded his amateur career with a remarkable performance at the 2016 U.S. Open, finishing as the low amateur. This marked his last tournament before turning professional.
January 2017: Maiden PGA Tour Title
Jon Rahm secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Farmers Insurance Open in January 2017, highlighted by a remarkable 60-foot eagle putt on the final hole.
2017: DP World Tour Championship and European Tour Rookie of the Year
Jon Rahm emerged triumphant at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, concluding the 2017 European Tour season. This victory also earned him the title of European Tour Rookie of the Year.
2017: Previous Irish Open Champion
Jon Rahm had previously won the Irish Open in 2017.
2017: Securing PGA Tour Card
Jon Rahm secured his PGA Tour card for 2017 by accumulating enough points as a non-member.
April 2018: Open de España Champion
Jon Rahm continued his winning ways in April 2018, securing victory at the Open de España on the European Tour.
December 2018: Hero World Challenge Champion
Jon Rahm capped off 2018 with a win at the Hero World Challenge tournament in the Bahamas.
2018: Runner-up at Sentry Tournament of Champions
Jon Rahm started 2018 with a strong showing at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii, finishing as runner-up to Dustin Johnson.
April 2019: Zurich Classic of New Orleans Champion
Partnering with Ryan Palmer, Jon Rahm emerged victorious at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour.
June 2019: Tied for 3rd at the U.S. Open
Jon Rahm delivered a strong performance at the U.S. Open held at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, finishing tied for 3rd.
October 2019: Second Consecutive Open de España Champion
Jon Rahm successfully defended his title at the Open de España in October 2019, securing his second consecutive victory in the tournament.
November 2019: Race to Dubai Champion and European Tour Golfer of the Year
Jon Rahm achieved a remarkable feat in November 2019 by winning the Race to Dubai title on the European Tour and receiving the prestigious European Tour Golfer of the Year award.
December 2019: Honored by Athletic Club Bilbao
In December 2019, Rahm, a devoted fan of the Spanish football club Athletic Club Bilbao, was honored as a special guest at one of their games.
2019: Marriage to Kelley Cahill
Jon Rahm and Kelley Cahill were married in 2019.
July 2020: World Number One
Jon Rahm achieved the top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking after his victory at the Memorial Tournament in July 2020, becoming the second Spaniard to do so after Seve Ballesteros.
August 2020: BMW Championship Winner
Jon Rahm triumphed at the BMW Championship in August 2020, clinching victory with an impressive 66-foot putt on the first playoff hole against Dustin Johnson.
2020: Withdrawal from the Summer Olympics
Jon Rahm was forced to withdraw from the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo after testing positive for COVID-19.
2020: PGA Player of the Year, Vardon Trophy, and Byron Nelson Award Winner
Jon Rahm's exceptional performance during the 2020–21 PGA Tour season earned him the prestigious PGA Player of the Year award, the Vardon Trophy, and the Byron Nelson Award.
January 2021: Signing with Callaway Golf Company
Jon Rahm announced his multi-year agreement with Callaway Golf Company in January 2021, marking the end of his partnership with TaylorMade.
June 2021: U.S. Open Champion
Jon Rahm made history in June 2021 by becoming the first Spanish golfer to win the U.S. Open.
September 2021: Ryder Cup Participation
Jon Rahm represented the European team in the 2021 Ryder Cup held at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, where the U.S. team emerged victorious.
2021: Birth of First Son, Kepa
Jon Rahm and his wife Kelley welcomed their first son, Kepa, in 2021.
February 2022: Publicly Declares Loyalty to PGA Tour
In February 2022, amidst rumors of a Saudi-backed golf league, Rahm publicly stated his loyalty to the PGA Tour.
2022: Sentry Tournament of Champions and Farmers Insurance Open
In 2022, Rahm started his year at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, shooting an impressive 33 under par, including a 61 in the third round. However, he finished second to Cameron Smith, who set a new scoring record. At the Farmers Insurance Open, Rahm tied for third place.
2022: Birth of Second Son, Eneko
Jon and Kelley Rahm welcomed their second son, Eneko, in 2022.
2022: Discontinuation of Championship and Invitational
The Championship and Invitational tournaments were discontinued from 2022.
August 2023: Expresses Disinterest in LIV Golf Format
During an August 2023 podcast appearance, Rahm reiterated his lack of interest in the LIV Golf format, stating that the format doesn't appeal to him and that a large sum of money wouldn't change his stance.
December 2023: Joining LIV Golf
On December 7, 2023, Jon Rahm announced his decision to join LIV Golf.
2023: Successful Start to the Year
Rahm had a strong start to 2023, winning the Sentry Tournament of Champions with a final round score of 63, overcoming a six-shot deficit. He followed this with a win at The American Express, finishing 27-under-par. He also achieved a third-place finish at the WM Phoenix Open and won the Genesis Invitational, reclaiming his world No. 1 ranking.
2023: Discontinuation of Champions Tournament
The Champions tournament was discontinued from 2023.
February 2024: LIV Golf Debut and Early Performance
Rahm made his LIV Golf debut in February 2024 at LIV Golf Mayakoba, where his team won the team title. He experienced setbacks in major championships, finishing T45 at The Masters, missing the cut at the PGA Championship, and withdrawing from the U.S. Open due to a foot injury. However, he rebounded at the Open Championship, finishing T7. He secured his first LIV tournament victory at LIV Golf UK in July.
2024: World's Second Highest-Paid Athlete
In 2024, Jon Rahm was recognized by Forbes as the world's second highest-paid athlete.
