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Rahmbo and the Scientist grabbed headlines and took the golf world by storm when they joined LIV Golf. Although their joining dates differ by approximately one and a half years, both decisions were heavily influenced by commerce. Bryson DeChambeau made the move in June 2022, and around a year and a half later, Jon Rahm donned the LIV Golf cap for a reported $500 million.
Looking at the 2024 season and their earnings, Bryson DeChambeau has been on a roll! He has not only performed well in LIV Golf events but also excelled in three of the four majors this season. On the other hand, the Spaniard has had a commendable 2024 LIV Golf campaign but is still yet to secure his maiden title in the breakaway league. His major performances this season have also been disappointing.
However, the tables might turn at Royal Troon. DeChambeau had to pack up his clubs early and return home, whereas the 29-year-old Rahm has made it to the weekend in the Scottish Highlands. Could this be a turning point? Can Rahm not only claim his first major title of the year but also surpass DeChambeau’s earnings with a win?
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When it comes to majors, the Spaniard has been a bit unfortunate. In the three majors, he managed to make a mere $57,200, finishing T45 in the Masters Tournament. He couldn’t show his magic in the PGA Championship, as he missed the cut, and a foot infection caused him to withdraw from the US Open.
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In contrast, the Scientist has had a great run in the majors. He finished T6 in the Masters and narrowly missed winning the PGA Championship by a single stroke, finishing as the runner-up. What came afterward was a victory at the US Open, where he beat Rory McIlroy by one stroke in a thrilling competition. These performances in the majors have fetched him a whopping $6,993,000.
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Bryson DeChambeau with his impressive performance on the greens, has succeeded in making around $11,613,000, while Rahm has made around $8,217,000. With the stats, it is clear that even if John Rahm lifts the Claret jug and gets the winner’s pay of $3.1 million, he won’t be able to be the money game of the scientist as he will end up at around $11,317,200. With the money game settled, let’s see what went wrong for Bryson DeChambeau at the last major of the season.
Bryson DeChambeau’s scottish nightmare at The Open Championship
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With DeChambeau out, is Jon Rahm the new king of the U.S. Open money game?
Have an interesting take?
Talking about the scientist’s performance at the Royal Troon, the first major of the year where he missed even playing the whole tournament must have been hard. But the unpredictable winds played the role of the villain for many golfers and the two-time US Open winner was no exception. The scientist was way far from touching the cutline, as he missed it by nine strokes.
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Even in the opening round, DeChambeau scored a 5 over 76. Even though his front nine score looked fine with an eagle and a bogey, it wasn’t enough to offset his 4 bogeys and a double bogey on the back nine. Fast forward to the Friday round, it was no better than the previous round, as he scored 4 over 75. Although, he scored a single birdie on the par 4 ninth hole, his five bogeys prevented him from touching the cutline.
Do you think that by winning the last major of the year, Jon Rahm will be able to hoist the LIV Golf after Bryson DeChambeau did the same at the US Open?
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With DeChambeau out, is Jon Rahm the new king of the U.S. Open money game?