Jon Rahm, the reigning Masters champion, made his highly anticipated season debut at the LIV Golf Invitational-Mayakoba. Despite being unable to appear in any PGA Tour events due to his defection to the Saudi-backed circuit, Rahm didn’t disappoint. He fired an impressive 5-under round of 66, putting him in a tie for fourth after the first 18 holes of the 54-hole event. Rahm’s round started with a birdie on the first hole, quickly getting him to red figures. He continued his strong play with birdies on the next three holes and added another at the seventh. With pars at the eighth and ninth, Rahm finished the front nine with a five-under 31. Although he cooled off on the second nine, he managed to add two more birdies before finishing with a 5-under round of 66. Rahm currently sits in a tie for fourth with Richard Bland and Laurie Canter. The leader after the first round is Joaquin Niemann, who shot a blistering 12-under 59, setting a course record.
JON RAHM MAKES HISTORY WITH INCREDIBLE 59 IN LIV GOLF DEBUT
In a stunning display of skill and talent, Jon Rahm has made his mark on the LIV Golf circuit with an incredible 59 in his debut round. Rahm becomes only the second player in LIV Golf history to break the coveted 60 barrier, joining Bryson DeChambeau who achieved the feat last August. This remarkable performance has catapulted Rahm into the spotlight and solidified his status as a force to be reckoned with in the golfing world.
Not far behind Rahm is Patrick Reed, who currently sits in second place at an impressive 7-under. Reed’s consistent play has kept him within striking distance of the leader, and he will undoubtedly be a contender as the tournament progresses. Meanwhile, Sergio Garcia, hailing from the same country as Rahm, holds the third position with a solid score of 6-under.
Rahm’s exceptional talent has not gone unnoticed, as he was given his own team upon joining LIV Golf. Appropriately named Legion XIII, Rahm’s team is the 13th squad to join the circuit. Alongside Rahm, Legion XIII boasts a formidable lineup including Tyrrell Hatton, Caleb Surratt, and Kieran Vincent. Vincent, who qualified for the 2024 campaign through the LIV Golf Promotions event, brings a fresh and youthful energy to the team.
While Rahm delivered an outstanding performance, his teammates struggled to keep up during the competition at El Camaleon. Surratt managed to hold his own, shooting an even-par round of 71. However, Hatton and Vincent both posted scores of 1-over 71, which unfortunately hindered the team’s overall standing. Legion XIII currently sits at 4-under for the week, tied for seventh place with Garcia’s Fireballs GC.
At the top of the LIV Golf team leaderboard is Joaquin Niemann’s Torque GC, with an impressive score of 13-under. Niemann’s exceptional play has put him in a commanding position early on in the tournament, and he will undoubtedly be a player to watch as the competition unfolds.
As the LIV Golf tournament continues, all eyes will be on Jon Rahm and his incredible debut performance. Will he be able to maintain his stellar play and secure a victory? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain – Rahm has made a lasting impression and is poised to become a dominant force in the world of golf. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling tournament.
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