Jon Rahm secures dominant six-shot victory at LIV Golf Mexico City
Jon Rahm has capped off a turbulent week for LIV Golf by securing a dominant six-shot victory at Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City.
The Spanish star closed with an impressive seven-under-par 64 on Sunday to claim his second individual title of the current campaign.
Having failed to register a tournament victory during his debut season despite winning the overall points title, the former Masters champion left no room for doubt this time around.
He established early control by making a birdie on the reachable par-four second hole before holing out for a spectacular eagle on the third.
Bouncing back from Masters disappointment
This commanding bogey-free performance follows a frustrating period for the two-time major winner, who could only manage a tie for 38th at Augusta National last week.
“If you would have told me last week on Thursday afternoon that I’d be winning by a six-shot margin this week, I would not have believed you because of how bad I played.”
“Hell of an effort,” he added.
The individual triumph also propelled his Legion XIII squad to their first collective team victory of the year.
Off-course turbulence and DeChambeau withdrawal
The tournament concluded a chaotic few days for the Saudi-funded breakaway league amid swirling rumours regarding its long-term financial stability.
LIV Golf chief executive Scott O’Neil recently distributed a memo to staff offering assurances that funding was guaranteed through the end of the calendar year.
On-course logistics were also impacted by a power outage on Tuesday and a two-hour streaming blackout during the opening round.
The drama intensified when American star Bryson DeChambeau was forced to abandon his pursuit of a historic third consecutive LIV victory.
Puig strengthens major championship prospects
Trailing by 16 shots before the final round, the reigning US Open champion withdrew citing a wrist problem he did not wish to aggravate.
“I experienced some discomfort in my wrist during yesterday’s round and have decided to withdraw from the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City to prevent further injury,” DeChambeau posted on social media.
The powerful American now hopes to recover in time for the upcoming Virginia event, which begins just a week prior to the US PGA Championship.
Meanwhile, fellow Spaniard David Puig capitalised on the opportunity by carding a closing 66 to secure second place behind his compatriot.
The runner-up finish earns Puig valuable world ranking points, all but guaranteeing his spot in next month’s US PGA Championship field.
