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Jon Rahm: 'I know he was pulling for me today'

'This one is for Seve' - Rahm hails his perfect day

Jon Rahm hailed his Masters victory as "incredibly meaningful" after securing a second major title on the 40th anniversary of his idol Seve Ballesteros claiming a second win at Augusta National.

Golf • 10 Apr 23

Rahm celebrates his victory on the 18th green

Composed Rahm wins Masters as Koepka can't keep pace

Jon Rahm held off an unlikely challenge from Phil Mickelson as he powered to his second major title in the 87th Masters.

Golf • 09 Apr 23

Shane Lowry looks set for a reprieve at the Players Championship

McIlroy misses cut at Players, Lowry makes weekend

Rory McIlroy has missed the cut at the Players Championship but Shane Lowry earned a reprieve as the cut-line dropped back one shot during Saturday's delayed second-round action, with Canadian Adam Svensson leading on nine-under-par at the halfway stage.

Golf • 13 Mar 23

Rory McIlroy was speaking ahead of The Players Championship

McIlroy: Emergence of LIV has benefited elite golf

Rory McIlroy admits the emergence of the LIV Golf series has forced change in the "antiquated" existing system and dragged the PGA Tour into the 21st century.

Golf • 07 Mar 23

Rory McIlroy finds himself outside the top 50 after a shaky opening round

Rahm leads as Irish quartet start slowly

World number one Jon Rahm shot a seven-under-par round of 65 to lead after day one of the the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.

Golf • 03 Mar 23

'Beating Seve, I know he didn't play full time on the PGA Tour and I know five of those wins are majors, but still, to reach that milestone of double digit wins is pretty incredible'

Peerless Rahm returns to World No.1 after Riviera win

Jon Rahm returned to the top of the world rankings with his third victory of the year in the Genesis Invitational.

Golf • 20 Feb 23

Rahm celebrates his birdie putt on the last

Rahm roars into lead as Power makes progress

Jon Rahm is in position to claim his third win of 2023 as he takes a three-shot lead into the final round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.

Golf • 19 Feb 23

"Since I came here for the first time eight years ago it's gotten exponentially louder and louder"

Rahm hopes fans rein in 'excessive' cheering at Phoenix

Jon Rahm insists he loves the rowdy atmosphere of the WM Phoenix Open but hopes there will be no repeat of the incidents which marred last year's event.

Golf • 07 Feb 23

Three share the lead at Farmers Insurance Open

Sam Ryder, Brent Grant and England's Aaron Rai - three players who have never won a PGA Tour event in a combined 203 starts - share the lead after the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego.

Golf • 26 Jan 23

Jon Rahm has the world number one spot in his sights

Rahm looking to overtake McIlroy at Torrey Pines

Jon Rahm could replace Rory McIlroy as world number one by continuing his stunning run of form and matching one of McIlroy's proudest achievements.

Golf • 24 Jan 23

The Spaniard has now won four of his last six starts

Rahm holds off rookie Thompson to win American Express

Jon Rahm held off rookie Davis Thompson to win his second PGA Tour title this year at The American Express in California.

Golf • 23 Jan 23

Jon Rahm is tied for the lead heading into Sunday

Rahm draws level with Thompson at American Express

Jon Rahm and Davis Thompson are tied in their duel heading into the final round of the American Express at La Quinta County Club.

Golf • 22 Jan 23

Jon Rahm poses with the trophy in Hawaii

Rahm rallies from seven back for big win in Hawaii

Jon Rahm amazingly overturned a seven-shot deficit, with a significant helping hand from Collin Morikawa, to claim a remarkable victory in the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.

Golf • 09 Jan 23

McIlroy celebrates with the DP World Tour Championship trophy

McIlroy claims fourth DP World Tour No 1 crown

Rory McIlroy has been crowned DP World Tour number one for a fourth time after finishing in a tie for fourth at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.

Golf • 20 Nov 22

Jon Rahm has vented his frustrations at the updated system of points scoring

Rahm describes world ranking system as 'laughable'

Jon Rahm believes LIV Golf must wait to be awarded world ranking points, which he feels have been rendered "laughable" by the updated system.

Golf • 16 Nov 22

Jon Rahm has won three of the last our renewals of the Spanish Open

Rahm reigns in Spain to equal record of Ballesteros

Spain's Jon Rahm cruised to a third Spanish Open title to match the tally of his hero Seve Ballesteros.

Golf • 09 Oct 22

Jon Rahm is on the verge of matching Seve Ballesteros

Rahm sets sights on 'perfect day' at Spanish Open

Jon Rahm fired a flawless 65 to climb to the top of the Spanish Open leaderboard and move a step closer to matching the great Seve Ballesteros.

Golf • 08 Oct 22

Rahm is seeking a record-equalling third win in Madrid

Rahm keeps home fires burning at Spanish Open

Home favourite Jon Rahm sits one shot behind co-leaders Darius Van Driel, Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Ashun Wu after the first round of the Spanish Open, courtesy of a spectacular opening 64.

Golf • 06 Oct 22

"I think it could have made things a little bit awkward"

Rahm: LIV players knew consequences of leaving

Jon Rahm admitted on Tuesday to paying "zero attention" to the LIV Golf court ruling last week.

Golf • 16 Aug 22

McIlroy has become the face of the main Tours during the LIV saga

Tour talisman McIlroy lining up a Wentworth return

World number three Rory McIlroy is to return to the BMW PGA Championship for the first time in three years this summer as one of the flagship events on the DP World Tour boosts its star quality.

Golf • 22 Jul 22

Jon Rahm is seeking a first win since last year's US Open

Rahm leads the way with McDowell 11 off Mexico summit

World number two Jon Rahm maintained a two-shot lead headed into the final round of the Mexico Open at the Vidanta Vallara, while Graeme McDowell is 11 shots further back after a third-round 69.

Golf • 01 May 22

Graeme McDowell plays a shot on the 12th hole during the second round

Rahm builds Mexico Open lead as McDowell makes cut

World number two Jon Rahm is two shots clear following the second round of the Mexico Open at the Vidanta Vallara, while Graeme McDowell just made the cut for the weekend after a 70.

Golf • 30 Apr 22