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.
On 10 November 1994, Jon Rahm was born in Barrica, Biscay, Spain.
In 2011, Jon Rahm, representing Spain, won the European Boys' Team Championship as part of the Spanish team.
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.
In 2014, Jon Rahm was the leading individual at the Eisenhower Trophy.
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.
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.
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.
In 2016, Jon Rahm won the Ben Hogan Award for the second time, becoming the first player to win it twice.
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.
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.
In 2017, Jon Rahm gained enough points as a non-member to earn a PGA Tour card, securing his place on the tour.
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.
In April 2018, Jon Rahm won the Open de España on the European Tour, marking a significant victory in his career.
On 2 December 2018, Jon Rahm won the limited-field Hero World Challenge tournament in the Bahamas.
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.
On 28 April 2019, Jon Rahm won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour with partner Ryan Palmer.
On 16 June 2019, Jon Rahm finished tied for 3rd at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California.
On 6 October 2019, Jon Rahm won his second consecutive Open de España at Club de Campo in Madrid, finishing on 22 under 262.
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.
In December 2019, Jon Rahm, a supporter of the Spanish football team Athletic Club Bilbao, was honored as the club's special guest at a game.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In June 2021, Jon Rahm became the first Spanish golfer to win the U.S. Open, marking a significant milestone in his career.
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.
On 7 December 2023, Jon Rahm officially announced his move to LIV Golf, marking a significant shift in his professional career.
On 4 August 2024, at the men's 2024 Summer Olympics golf tournament, Jon Rahm tied for 5th on −15, missing out on a medal.
In 2024, Jon Rahm was ranked as the world's second highest-paid athlete by Forbes, highlighting his financial success.
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