Genesis Invitational: Jon Rahm pips Max Homa in final-round thriller to secure world No 1 return | Golf News

February 19, 2023 admin

Jon Rahm leapfrogs Scottie Scheffler as world No 1 after claiming a two-shot victory in California; Rahm’s victory is his third PGA Tour win of the year and fifth in nine worldwide starts; Tiger Woods carded final-round 73 to finish tied-45th in comeback from injury

Last Updated: 19/02/23 11:21pm

Jon Rahm holed this incredible long-range birdie at the par-three 14th on his way to Genesis Invitational victory

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Jon Rahm holed this incredible long-range birdie at the par-three 14th on his way to Genesis Invitational victory

Jon Rahm secured a return to world No 1 after coming through a thrilling final-round tussle with Max Homa to claim a dramatic victory at the Genesis Invitational.

The Spaniard took a three-shot lead into the final round at Riviera Country Club but trailed Homa with six holes to play, only to move ahead by producing brilliant birdies on both par-threes on the back nine.

Rahm holed from 45 feet at the 14th and was inches away from a hole-in-one at the 16th to move to 17 under, with pars over the closing two holes enough to complete a two-under 69 and a two-shot win over Homa.

Jon Rahm mixed five birdies with three bogeys during the final round in California

Victory is Rahm’s 10th PGA Tour title and a fifth win in his last nine worldwide starts, with his latest success enough to overtake Scottie Scheffler – who ended the week tied-12th – at the top of the world rankings.

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