Jon Rahm brought a tumultuous week on the LIV Golf tour to a close with a remarkable seven-under 64 on Sunday, securing a six-shot victory at the LIV Golf Mexico City event, marking his second win of the year on the Saudi-backed circuit. Amidst uncertainty surrounding the league's financial stability, CEO Scott O'Neil issued a memo assuring staff that funding is guaranteed through the end of the year, in an effort to alleviate growing concerns about the league's future. This move came in response to reports suggesting the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) may withdraw its financial support for the circuit. A power outage on Tuesday at the event in Mexico further fueled speculation, with the live stream experiencing a two-hour outage during the opening round.
However, LIV Golf has announced its return to Chapultepec Golf Club next year. Rahm, who failed to secure a win on the LIV tour last season despite claiming the points title, had previously experienced disappointment at Chapultepec in 2017 during a World Golf Championship. This time, however, there was no doubt about his victory after he made a birdie on the reachable par-4 second hole and then scored an eagle on the next, playing the entire round without a bogey.
For a more accessible video experience, please use the Chrome browser. Rahm expressed his surprise at the margin of his victory, stating, 'If you had told me last week on Thursday afternoon that I would be winning by a six-shot margin this week, I wouldn't have believed you, given how poorly I played.' This comment came after he tied for 38th in the Masters.
Bryson DeChambeau withdrew from the final round due to a wrist injury, citing his desire to avoid exacerbating the condition. At the time of his withdrawal, DeChambeau was 16 shots behind Rahm and had been attempting to become the first player to achieve three consecutive wins on the LIV Golf tour.
DeChambeau announced his withdrawal on social media, stating, '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. This wasn't how I envisioned this week unfolding.' He plans to undergo evaluation and hopes to participate in the LIV Golf Virginia event, scheduled for May 7-10, just a week before the PGA Championship. Rahm's success was mirrored by his Legion XIII team, which secured its first win of the year.
For a more accessible video experience, please use the Chrome browser. David Puig finished in second place with a score of 66, gaining valuable world ranking points and virtually ensuring his participation in the PGA Championship.
With another strong finish in Virginia, the Spaniard may also qualify for the US Open. The next LIV Golf League event is the LIV Golf Virginia, set to take place from May 7-10 at Trump National Golf Club in Washington DC.