Despite Tony Finau Beating Him to the $1.38M Purse, Jon Rahm Scripts $14,000,000 History on the PGA Tour

Golf tournaments can be unpredictable, and the Mexico Open was no exception. Tony Finau and Jon Rahm, the two highest-ranked players, battled it out in the final round. While Finau clinched the title and the $1.38M purse, Rahm made history on the PGA Tour. His consistency and impressive track record solidify his position as the world’s number-one player. Let’s take a closer look at Rahm’s recent achievements that have made him one of the most dominant players in golf.

Jon Rahm: A remarkable run of consistency

Jon Rahm made history on the PGA Tour despite Tony Finau winning the Mexico Open with a $1.38 million purse. Entering the final round, Finau held a two-shot lead over defending champion Rahm.

However, Finau produced an outstanding display, making five birdies over his first 14 holes, building a four-shot lead, and eventually winning by three shots. Finau’s victory saw him claim a first-place prize money payout of $1.386 million. Despite finishing second, Rahm’s impressive performances over the past year mean he’s now scripted $14,000,000 worth of history on the PGA Tour.

According to a tweet by Dan Rapaport, “Jon Rahm’s solo 2nd in Singapore, brings him to $14,465,840 in official money (not including FedEx) for the season—a new PGA Tour record. Passes Scottie Scheffler’s ’21-22. And it’s April. Still 5 elevateds, 3 majors left. If he wins FedEx he could win $40+ million on course this year.”

While Rahm didn’t win the Mexico Open, he played well, making four birdies over his first 15 holes to finish with a 67, three shots behind Finau. Rahm’s performance underlines his ability to remain at the top despite not always winning. He has shown his consistency by regularly finishing high up in the rankings.

Finau’s outstanding final round secures victory

Finau, on the other hand, played an exceptional final round, making five birdies to win his sixth career PGA Tour title. He did well to focus on his game and not be affected by the hype surrounding Rahm’s entry into the tournament. He finished with a score of 260/-24 to claim the top prize payout of $1.386 million. It was an unpredictable tournament that saw the world’s number one player come in second place.

Though Rahm did not win this tournament, his performances over the past year have been exceptional. He has earned a whopping amount of $14,000,000 of prize money in that period. Finau’s victory was proof of his ability to play a great game even under pressure, and he deserves a big congratulations for winning his sixth career PGA Tour title. The Mexico Open was a tournament that highlighted the unpredictable nature of golf and the exciting competition that it provides.

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Do you think Jon Rahm’s recent success will continue, or will someone else take the spotlight soon?