
US Open winner: Jon Rahm claims victory at Torrey Pines
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This is Rahm’s first-ever win at a major championship. The victory also makes Rahm the first Spaniard ever to win at the US Open.
Rahm, the third-ranked player in the world, put up back-to-back birdies on the 17th and 18th holes, sinking clutch putts of 24 and 18 feet respectively to take a one-stroke lead to the clubhouse. Rahm had to watch nervously as the final groups finished their rounds, but no one was able to match his winning score of 6-under par.
“I know I got my breakthrough win here and it’s a very special place for my family, and the fact that my parents were able to come — I got out of Covid protocol early — I just felt the stars were aligning,” Rahm said.
The location of the victory also holds a special place in Rahm’s heart. Not only did he have his historic win at Torrey Pines, but he also proposed to his now-wife at the location. Rahm hugged his infant son and his wife moments after he was declared the winner. Sunday was his first Father’s Day as a father.
“It reminds me a lot to back home (sic). It’s not exactly the same, but the coastline, the weather, the temperature, this is basically a good summer day where I grew up,” Rahm said. “I think it’s something that really resonates with me, I’m really confident in it. Everything that’s happened here — I don’t know why — but every time we come here, we’re just happy.”
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