Jon Rahm Wins Augusta Masters and Regains World Number One Spot

GOLF – Jon Rahm secured his eleventh PGA title and first Masters after winning his maiden major championship at the 2021 US Open. He is now the first European to win both the Masters and the US Open. Rahm finished the tournament with a score of 12 under par, four strokes ahead of his two American rivals, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson (-8), both members of the rival LIV Tour.

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm claimed victory in the year’s first major tournament, the Augusta Masters, and returned to the top of the world rankings. This image was generated by an artificial intelligence for illustration purposes. © Dylan2406 / Midjourney

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Published on April 10, 2023 – 21:07 GMT +02:00

Koepka, who led throughout the tournament, suffered a collapse in the 4th round, recording six bogeys, while Mickelson made a spectacular comeback, achieving eight birdies in the final round. Rahm joins the ranks of Spanish golfers who have donned the famous green jacket, including Seve Ballesteros, Sergio Garcia, and Jose Maria Olazabal, who congratulated his compatriot at the 18th hole.

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— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2023

“It’s incredibly emotional to win on the 40th anniversary of his victory, on his birthday, and on Easter Sunday,” Rahm said, referring to his idol Ballesteros, who would have celebrated his 66th birthday on Sunday.

The Spaniard begins his 47th week as world number one, tying with Koepka. The defending champion, American Scottie Scheffler, narrowly missed his Masters, finishing in 10th place (284, -4). His compatriot and golf legend, Tiger Woods, withdrew before Sunday’s restart due to a foot injury.

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