Jon Rahm wrapped up an eventful week on the LIV Golf circuit with a commanding performance on Sunday, carding a seven‑under‑par 64 to secure a six‑stroke victory at the LIV Golf Mexico City tournament. This win marks Rahm's second triumph of the season on the Saudi‑backed tour and underscores his ability to dominate under pressure. The backdrop to the tournament has been anything but calm.
Over the past days, the future of the Saudi‑financed league has been the subject of intense speculation. In an effort to calm nerves, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil circulated an internal memorandum confirming that the organization has secured funding through the end of the calendar year. The memo was intended to counter rumors that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) might withdraw its financial support, a scenario that had been circulating in the media.
Those rumors were sparked in part by reports suggesting the PIF was considering ending its backing of the circuit. Adding to the uncertainty, the Mexican event suffered a technical hiccup on Tuesday when a power outage halted the live stream for roughly two hours during the opening round. The interruption fueled further conjecture about the league’s operational stability.
Despite the turbulence, LIV Golf announced that it will return to the historic Chapultepec Golf Club for the 2025 season, signaling confidence in the venue and a commitment to continue its schedule. Rahm, who went an entire season on LIV without a win but still captured the points title, finally broke his drought in Mexico.
He also has a personal history at Chapultepec, having faced disappointment there back in 2017 when the course hosted a World Golf Championship. Rahm’s victory was decisive. He opened his round with a birdie on the reachable par‑four second hole, then followed it up with an eagle on the third hole, establishing an early lead. He played the remainder of the round without recording a single bogey, a testament to his flawless execution and mental focus.
In a post‑round interview, Rahm reflected on his unexpected turnaround. "If you had told me last Thursday that I would win by six strokes this week, I wouldn’t have believed you because I had been playing poorly," he said, referencing his modest finish of tied‑38th at the Masters earlier in the year.
His comments highlighted the dramatic shift in form he experienced over the course of the week. The tournament also featured a notable withdrawal.
Bryson DeChambeau pulled out of the final round after experiencing wrist discomfort, opting to protect his health rather than risk further injury. DeChambeau had been chasing a historic three‑peat on the LIV circuit and was 16 shots behind Rahm when he made the decision to exit.
He posted on social media, "I felt some pain 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. Not how I wanted this week to go." DeChambeau indicated he would undergo evaluation and hoped to compete at the upcoming LIV Golf Virginia event, scheduled for May 7‑10, just a week before the PGA Championship. Rahm’s win also propelled his Legion XIII team to its first victory of the year, underscoring the team‑based element of the LIV format.
Fellow Spaniard David Puig delivered a strong performance as well, posting a 66 to finish runner‑up. Puig earned valuable world‑ranking points, positioning him well for a spot in the PGA Championship and keeping the door open for a potential qualification to the U.S. Open should he post another top finish in Virginia.
Looking ahead, the next stop on the LIV Golf calendar is the Virginia event at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C., slated for May 7‑10. The tournament will serve as a critical test for both players and the league as it continues to navigate financial scrutiny and public perception while striving to deliver high‑quality competition. Overall, Rahm’s dominant display in Mexico provided a bright spot amid ongoing questions about LIV Golf’s financial backing and operational stability.
His six‑stroke margin, flawless round, and the reaffirmation of the league’s commitment to return to Chapultepec suggest that, despite the challenges, the tour remains a formidable presence in the professional golf landscape.