Jon Rahm facts for kids
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Rahm in 2019
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jon Rahm Rodríguez |
| Nickname | Rahmbo |
| Born | 10 November 1994 Barrika, Biscay, Spain |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 16 st) |
| Nationality |  Spain |
| Residence | Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Kelley Cahill
(m. 2019) |
| Children | 2 |
| Career | |
| College | Arizona State University |
| Turned professional | 2016 |
| Current tour(s) | European Tour LIV Golf |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 22 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 11 |
| European Tour | 10 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 2) |
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| The Masters Tournament | Won: 2023 |
| U.S. Open | Won: 2021 |
| The Open Championship | T2: 2023 |
| PGA Championship | T4: 2018 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Mark H. McCormack Medal | 2015 |
| Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year |
2017 |
| European Tour Race to Dubai winner |
2019 |
| European Tour Golfer of the Year |
2019 |
| European Tour Player of the Year |
2019, 2021 |
| PGA Tour money list winner |
2020–21 |
| PGA Player of the Year | 2021 |
| Byron Nelson Award | 2020–21 |
| Vardon Trophy | 2021 |
Jon Rahm Rodríguez (born November 10, 1994) is a professional golfer from the Basque Country in Spain. He was the world's top amateur golfer for a record 60 weeks. Later, he became the number one professional golfer in the world. He first reached this top spot after winning the Memorial Tournament in July 2020.
In June 2021, Jon Rahm made history. He became the first Spanish golfer to win the U.S. Open. Two years later, in 2023, he won the Masters Tournament. This was his second major championship title. In December 2023, Rahm announced he was joining LIV Golf. In 2024, Forbes magazine named him the world's second highest-paid athlete.
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Early Life and Amateur Golf
Jon Rahm was born on November 10, 1994. His hometown is Barrika, in the Biscay province of Spain. As a young golfer, he played for Spain in many competitions. He helped the Spanish teams win the 2011 European Boys' Team Championship. They also won the 2014 European Amateur Team Championship.
Rahm went to Arizona State University on a golf scholarship. He studied Communications there. During his time in college, he won 11 golf tournaments. This is the second-highest number of wins in the school's history. Only golf legend Phil Mickelson won more. Jon Rahm speaks three languages: Spanish, Basque, and English.
He won the Ben Hogan Award twice, in 2015 and 2016. No other player had won it two times before him. In 2015, he played in the Phoenix Open as an amateur. He finished tied for fifth place, which was a great achievement. On April 1, 2015, Rahm became the number one amateur golfer in the world. He held this top spot for a total of 60 weeks, which is a record.
In 2015, he won the Mark H. McCormack Medal. This award is given to the best amateur golfer. Winning it allowed him to play in the U.S. Open and The Open Championship the next year. He finished his college career strong. He won the Pac-12 Conference championship and an NCAA regional championship. In the 2016 U.S. Open, he was the best amateur player. He finished tied for 23rd place.
Professional Golf Career
Starting as a Pro: 2016-2017
After the 2016 U.S. Open, Rahm became a professional golfer. This meant he gave up his spot in The Open Championship. However, he quickly earned his way back. In his first pro event, the Quicken Loans National, he finished tied for third. This great start helped him get a spot in The Open. He also finished second at the RBC Canadian Open. This earned him a PGA Tour card for 2017.
In January 2017, Rahm won his first PGA Tour title. He made an amazing 60-foot eagle putt on the last hole of the Farmers Insurance Open. This win moved him up to 46th in the world rankings. It also qualified him for major tournaments like the Masters Tournament and PGA Championship. He continued to play well, finishing third at the 2017 WGC-Mexico Championship.
Rahm also reached the final of the 2017 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. He lost to Dustin Johnson but showed incredible skill. He came back from being 5 holes down to only 1 down. This performance helped him reach a career-high ranking of 14th in the world. He then won his first European Tour event, the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, by six strokes. Rahm finished the 2017 season strong. He won the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai. He was also named the European Tour Rookie of the Year.
Continued Success: 2018-2020
Jon Rahm started 2018 with a second-place finish. He then won the CareerBuilder Challenge after a playoff. This was his second PGA Tour victory. It also moved him up to second in the world rankings. In April 2018, he won the Open de España on the European Tour.
In September 2018, Rahm joined the European team for the 2018 Ryder Cup. The European team won the Ryder Cup in Paris, France. In December 2018, Rahm won the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.
In April 2019, Rahm won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with his partner Ryan Palmer. In June, he finished tied for third at the U.S. Open. He then won the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open again in July. He came from five shots behind to win by two strokes. In October, he won his second straight Open de España. He finished five shots ahead of the next player.
In November 2019, Rahm won the Race to Dubai title on the European Tour. He also won the European Tour Golfer of the Year award. In July 2020, Rahm won the Memorial Tournament. This made him the number one golfer in the world. He was the second Spanish golfer to achieve this, after Seve Ballesteros. In August 2020, he won the BMW Championship. He beat Dustin Johnson in a playoff with a 66-foot putt.
Major Victories: 2021-2023
In June 2021, Rahm had to withdraw from the Memorial Tournament. He had a positive COVID-19 test, even though he was leading by six strokes. However, he quickly bounced back. On June 20, at Torrey Pines, Rahm won his first major tournament. He birdied the final two holes to win the U.S. Open. He dedicated this historic win to Seve Ballesteros.
Later in 2021, Rahm again tested positive for COVID-19. This forced him to miss the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Despite this, he had a fantastic year. He won the PGA Player of the Year award. He also received the Vardon Trophy and the Byron Nelson Award for having the lowest scoring average. In September 2021, he played for Europe in the 2021 Ryder Cup.
In 2022, Rahm continued his winning ways. He won the Mexico Open in May. In October, he won his third Acciona Open de España title. This matched the record set by Seve Ballesteros. In November, he won the European Tour's final event, the DP World Tour Championship.
Rahm started 2023 strong. He won the Sentry Tournament of Champions by two shots. Two weeks later, he won The American Express. The following week, he finished third at the WM Phoenix Open. In February, Rahm won the Genesis Invitational. This win helped him reclaim the world No. 1 ranking. It was his fifth win in just nine starts worldwide.
On April 9, 2023, Rahm won the Masters Tournament. This was his second major title. He became the fourth Spanish golfer to win the Masters. He was also the first European golfer to win both the Masters and the U.S. Open. Rahm once again became the number one golfer in the world after this victory. In September, Rahm played a key role in Europe's victory at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy.
Joining LIV Golf
In December 2023, Jon Rahm announced he was joining LIV Golf. This decision surprised many people. He had previously said he preferred the PGA Tour and didn't like LIV Golf's format. The PGA Tour then suspended Rahm.
Recent Career: 2024
Rahm made his debut for LIV Golf in February 2024. His team, Legion XIII, won the team title at LIV Golf Mayakoba. In July, Rahm won his first individual LIV tournament at LIV Golf UK. In August 2024, he competed in the Summer Olympics golf tournament. He finished tied for fifth place.
Personal Life
Jon Rahm's family name comes from a Swiss ancestor. This ancestor moved to Spain in the 1780s. His father is from the Biscay region, and his mother is from Madrid.
Rahm is a big fan of the Basque football team Athletic Club Bilbao. He was even honored as a special guest at one of their games in 2019.
Jon Rahm lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, in the U.S. He is married to Kelley Cahill, and they have two sons, Kepa and Eneko.
Amateur Wins
- 2010 Spanish Junior Championship, Spanish Boys 18 Championship
- 2011 Copa Baleares, Campeonato de Madrid Absoluto
- 2012 Campeonato de España Junior Y Boys, Campeonato Absoluto País Vasco, Bill Cullum Invitational
- 2014 ASU Thunderbird Invitational, Campeonato de España Absoluto, Bill Cullum Invitational, Eisenhower Trophy (individual leader)
- 2015 Duck Invitational, ASU Thunderbird Invitational, NCAA San Diego Regional, Campeonato de España Absoluto, Tavistock Collegiate Invitational
- 2016 ASU Thunderbird Invitational, Pac-12 Championships, NCAA Albuquerque Regional
Professional Wins
Jon Rahm has won 22 professional tournaments. This includes 11 wins on the PGA Tour, 10 on the European Tour, and 2 on LIV Golf.
Major Championships
Rahm has won two major championships:
- 2021 U.S. Open
- 2023 Masters Tournament
Ryder Cup
Jon Rahm has been a key player for the European Ryder Cup team.
- 2018 (winners)
- 2021
- 2023 (winners)
Awards
Amateur
- Mark H. McCormack Medal (2015)
Professional
- Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year (2017)
- European Tour Race to Dubai winner (2019)
- European Tour Golfer of the Year (2019)
- European Tour Players' Player of the Year (2019)
- PGA Tour money list winner (2020–21)
- PGA Player of the Year (2021)
- Byron Nelson Award (2020–21)
- Vardon Trophy (2021)
- European Tour Player of the Year (2021)
- LIV Golf League individual points list winner (2024)
- LIV Golf League money list winner (2024)
Images for kids
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Rahm putting at the 2019 U.S. Open, where he finished tied for third.
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