Jon Rahm becomes the first European player to win the U.S. Open and the Masters after a methodical and impressive final round at Augusta National.
In the Augusta National pro shop is a door that leads to a room filled by the storied green jackets unseen by non-members until the L.A. Times was given exclusive access.star who was dominant through the first 54 holes, endured an epic birdie dry spell as he watched his lead evaporate. His birdie drought lasted 18 holes, during which Rahm overtook him., 52, the face of LIV Golf, made a spectacular run to shoot a 65.
Rahm’s win meant the Masters was able to avoid the awkwardness of this year’s green jacket going to a LIV player.Rahm attended Arizona State, where he was coached by Phil’s brother and caddie, Tim Mickelson. His victory in the Masters came on what would have been the 66th birthday of Seve Ballesteros, a Spanish sports hero and Masters winner in 1980 and ‘83, who died of a brain tumor in 2011.
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