Jon Rahm ended a turbulent week on the LIV Golf circuit with a resounding victory, carding a 7-under 64 on Sunday to secure a six-shot win at the LIV Golf Mexico City event. This marks his second victory this year on the Saudi-backed tour.
The week was marred by uncertainty surrounding the league's financial stability, prompted by reports that the Saudi Public Investment Fund may be considering ending its financial support. In response, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil sought to alleviate concerns by assuring staff that the league is guaranteed funding through the end of the year.
The event itself was not without incident, including a power outage on Tuesday that disrupted streaming for two hours during the opening round. Despite these challenges, LIV Golf has announced its return to Chapultepec Golf Club next year. Rahm, who went winless last season on the LIV Golf circuit but claimed the points title, started strong with a birdie on the reachable par-4 second hole and an eagle on the next, playing bogey-free throughout.
His victory was a significant turnaround from his performance the previous week, which he described as poor. Bryson DeChambeau, who was attempting to become the first player to win three consecutive events on the LIV Golf circuit, withdrew from the final round due to a wrist injury. DeChambeau expressed his disappointment and hopes to recover in time for the LIV Golf Virginia event on May 7-10. Rahm's win also propelled his Legion XIII team to their first victory of the year.
David Puig finished second, shooting 66 and bolstering his world ranking points to likely secure a spot in the PGA Championship, with another strong finish potentially earning him a place in the US Open. The next LIV Golf League event is scheduled for May 7-10 at Trump National Golf Club in Washington DC.