First place individual champion Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII poses for a photo with the trophy after the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Pedro Salado/LIV Golf)
Rahm arrasa en México y llega lanzado a la gran cita de Valderrama
El español Jon Rahm firmó este fin de semana una de las victorias más contundentes de la temporada en el circuito LIV Golf, imponiéndose en Ciudad de México con una autoridad incuestionable. El jugador de Barrika cerró el torneo con un acumulado de -21, tras una última ronda de 64 golpes (-7), que le permitió aventajar en seis impactos a sus perseguidores.
La clasificación final confirmó además un hito para el golf español: pleno en el podio. Tras Rahm, el joven David Puig finalizó en segunda posición, logrando el mejor resultado de su carrera en el circuito, mientras que Josele Ballester completó el trío nacional en tercera plaza. Este dominio refuerza el excelente momento de una generación que combina experiencia y talento emergente.
El triunfo del líder de Legion XIII se construyó desde la regularidad. Sus vueltas de 65, 67, 67 y 64 golpes reflejan un rendimiento sin altibajos en un recorrido exigente como el Club de Golf Chapultepec. Rahm no sólomantuvo el liderato en los momentos de mayor presión, sino que lo amplió en la jornada final, demostrando una superioridad clara sobre el resto del campo.
Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII hits his shot from the 18th tee during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Mike Stobe/LIV Golf)
Desde Sotogrande, donde el golf se vive con especial intensidad, la victoria del vasco se recibe con entusiasmo. LIV Golf hará escala esta temporada, por cuarta ocasión, en el prestigioso Real Club Valderrama, que acogerá el torneo entre el 4 y 7 de junio. La cita reunirá a buena parte de las principales figuras del circuito, con Rahm como uno de los grandes atractivos tras su reciente éxito en México.
Con esta victoria, Rahm no solo reafirma su excelente estado de forma, sino que lanza un claro aviso de cara a las próximas citas del calendario. El camino hacia Valderrama ya ha comenzado, y lo hace con acento español.
Captain Dustin Johnson of 4Aces GC hits his shot from the eighth tee during the second round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Friday, April 17, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf)
Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII hits his shot on the sixth fairway during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Charles Laberge/LIV Golf)
Elvis Smylie of Ripper GC putts on the 18th green during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Mateo Villalba/LIV Golf)
Captain Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC hits his shot from the 18th tee during the third round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Trotman/LIV Golf)
Marc Leishman of Ripper GC makes his putt on the 18th green during the third round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Mateo Villalba/LIV Golf)
Josele Ballester of Fireballs GC hits his shot from the first tee during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Charles Laberge/LIV Golf)
Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII greets fans as he walks to the sixth tee during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Charles Laberge/LIV Golf)
A general view of fans seen on the 18th hole during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf)
Captain Sergio Garcia of Fireballs GC hits his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Mike Stobe/LIV Golf)
First place individual champion, Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII, caddie, Adam Hayes, Second place individual champion David Puig of Fireballs GC, caddie, Brian Dilley, Third place individual champion, Josele Ballester of Fireballs GC and caddie, Javier Erviti, celebrate at the trophy ceremony after the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Pedro Salado/LIV Golf)
First place individual champion Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII poses for a photo with the trophy after the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Pedro Salado/LIV Golf)
Carlos Ortiz of Torque GC hits his shot from the first tee during the first round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/LIV Golf)
Captain Cameron Smith of Ripper GC hits his shot from the fifth tee during the first round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/LIV Golf)
Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII hits his shot from the first tee during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Charles Laberge/LIV Golf)
Tyrrell Hatton of Legion XIII chips a shot onto the third green during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Charles Laberge/LIV Golf)