Jon Rahm Replaces World Number Two Two Years Later

Jon Rahm studies a hit during the last round in Mexico. (© Golffile | Ken Murray)

Jon Rahm has not been able to win the WGC México Championship but his third position shared with Erik Van Rooyen yes, it has helped him to climb a step in the world ranking and place himself in second place, ahead of Brooks Koepka and only behind Rory McIlroy, whom he defeated today in the particular heads-up that they have experienced in the penultimate match of the day.

The six reasons Jon gives for not having been able to complete the feat

Rahm returns to the second drawer of the world rankings exactly two years later. The last time he was there was the week of February 25, 2018. He has also risen many positions in the FedEx Cup, as it has moved from 30th to 18th place. Plus, it’s his 10th top-3 in the last 18 tournaments. An atrocity. Rahm doesn’t get off the cloud just like that.

This is how we live the last round of the WGC Mexico live

This week I had options to be Number One in the world, although everything happened to win the tournament. In any case, what is clear is that he will continue to have this possibility in the next tournaments he plays. Has to Rory McIlroy to shot and will continue fighting. His next tournaments are the THE PLAYERS Championship, the WGC Del Technologies Match Play and the Augusta Masters. Almost nothing. Three of the most important tournaments of the season.

The bestial numbers left by Rahm’s vueltón in Chapultepec

Of course, before tackling that tough section of the course, you have to enjoy it in style. Rahm will celebrate his wedding next weekend with Kelley Cahill in United States. It will be on February 29 in San Diego with about 120 guests, among which there are several players, for example Rafa Cabrera Bello. It will be a different party, very fun, designed especially for the guests and with many entertaining activities. It should be remembered that he already celebrated a first wedding in Spain, in Bilbao, mainly for his family. By the way, this Sunday was the birthdays of Kelley and her father, Edorta Rahm. Much to celebrate beyond that third place in Mexico and its status as Number 2 in the world.

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