Jon Rahm shows true colours after $18m Liv Golf payday in Chicago
**Jon Rahm Shines After $18M LIV Golf Payday in Chicago** Former World No.1 and 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm has added another major accomplishment to his already stellar career by claiming the individual title in his debut season as a LIV Golf League player. ### Final Leaderboard – LIV Golf Chicago: 1. **Jon Rahm**: -11…
**Jon Rahm Shines After $18M LIV Golf Payday in Chicago**
Former World No.1 and 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm has added another major accomplishment to his already stellar career by claiming the individual title in his debut season as a LIV Golf League player.
### Final Leaderboard – LIV Golf Chicago:
1. **Jon Rahm**: -11
2. **Joaquin Niemann**: -8
3. **Sergio Garcia**: -8
4. **Tyrrell Hatton**: -7
5. **Ian Poulter**: -6
6. **Bryson DeChambeau**: -5
7. **Anirban Lahiri**: -5
8. **Henrik Stenson**: -5
9. **Brooks Koepka**: -5
10. **Lucas Herbert**: -4
Rahm’s victory secured him an $18 million bonus for clinching the individual championship in LIV Golf’s third season, following his much-publicized switch to the Saudi-backed league for a reported £450 million ($566.6 million) last December. Since joining LIV Golf, Rahm has consistently delivered, finishing in the top-10 in every event he has played.
At the LIV Golf Chicago event, held at Bolingbrook Golf Club, Rahm secured his title by shooting a 4-under 66 in the final round, finishing three strokes ahead of runner-up Joaquin Niemann. The win not only secured the Chicago title but also ensured Rahm the significant bonus for winning the individual title of the season.
### Previous LIV Champions:
– 2022: Dustin Johnson
– 2023: Talor Gooch
Rahm shared his emotions after his victory, saying, “Today was special in so many ways. I woke up feeling really nervous, which I expected. Even while warming up, I told Adam [Hayes, his caddie], ‘Man, I am really nervous.'”
He continued, “But I reminded myself that I was playing with Sergio [Garcia] and Brooks [Koepka], and the last time we played together was a great Sunday at Valderrama.” Rahm added that his ability to limit his mistakes was a key factor in his success. “I’m really proud of making just one bogey all tournament. That putt on 17 made the 18th hole a lot easier to play.”
Rahm’s win comes shortly after a significant moment in his Ryder Cup career. The Spaniard is fighting to retain his 2025 Ryder Cup eligibility by appealing fines imposed by the DP World Tour since joining LIV Golf. To qualify for the Ryder Cup, Rahm needs to participate in three DP World Tour events. Initially, he had no intention of paying the fines or appealing them, but just before the deadline, his team filed an appeal, leaving his Ryder Cup hopes alive.
Despite his newfound success at LIV, Rahm remains focused on future opportunities, saying he’s proud of how far he’s come and is eager for what lies ahead.