Jon Rahm is a professional golfer who has taken the golf world by storm since turning professional in 2016. Born on November 10th, 1994, in Barrika, a small town in the Basque Country of Spain, Jon has been playing the game since the age of 11. He has come a long way since then, and his dedication and hard work have led him to become one of the top players in the sport.
After attending Arizona State University on a golf scholarship, Jon turned professional in 2016. He has had a series of impressive performances on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour. He won his first PGA Tour event at the Farmers Insurance Open in 2017, and followed it up with two more wins at the Irish Open and the DP World Tour Championship, both in 2019. Jon has also had six European Tour wins since 2017, including the Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open and the Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open in 2019.
Jon’s impressive performances on the course have earned him numerous accolades. He was named the European Tour Rookie of the Year in 2017 and has been ranked as high as number one in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Off the course, Jon is known for his charitable endeavors. He has established the Jon Rahm Foundation to provide financial assistance to children with disabilities or in critical medical situations. Jon is also passionate about promoting golf in Spain and is an ambassador for the sport.
With his impressive performances and philanthropic endeavors, Jon Rahm is undoubtedly one of the most exciting players in golf today. He is a role model for young golfers around the world and continues to be a force to be reckoned with on the course.