Jon Rahm's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 16, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jon Rahm. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

2014: Individual Leader at Eisenhower Trophy

In 2014, Jon Rahm was the leading individual at the Eisenhower Trophy.

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: Won the Ben Hogan Award

In 2016, Jon Rahm won the Ben Hogan Award for the second time, becoming the first player to win it twice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.