Jon Rahm Biography, Net Worth, Height & Career
Professional Golfer (LIV Golf — Legion XIII)
Jon Rahm reached world No. 1 in 2021 and won the U.S. Open that summer, becoming the first Spanish man to claim the title since 1979. His 2023 Masters victory — the first by a European player since 2019 — cemented his standing among the sport's elite. Rahm dominated the 2023 PGA Tour season with four victories and the FedEx Cup before departing for LIV Golf in December 2023, where he captains Legion XIII, an expansion franchise he helped launch. His ball-striking, particularly with the driver, is among the tour's best; he has represented Europe in multiple Ryder Cups. The LIV move was among the most commercially significant of the circuit's formation, reported at a multi-year commitment worth an estimated nine figures. Rahm remains one of golf's highest-earning athletes.
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Biography & Overview
Jon Rahm reached world No. 1 in 2021 and won the U.S. Open that summer, becoming the first Spanish man to claim the title since 1979. His 2023 Masters victory — the first by a European player since 2019 — cemented his standing among the sport's elite. Rahm dominated the 2023 PGA Tour season with four victories and the FedEx Cup before departing for LIV Golf in December 2023, where he captains Legion XIII, an expansion franchise he helped launch. His ball-striking, particularly with the driver, is among the tour's best; he has represented Europe in multiple Ryder Cups. The LIV move was among the most commercially significant of the circuit's formation, reported at a multi-year commitment worth an estimated nine figures. Rahm remains one of golf's highest-earning athletes.
Early Life & Educational Foundation
Born in Barrika, a fishing village in the Basque Country of northern Spain, Rahm played competitive golf from his teenage years and moved to the United States to play at Arizona State University.
Attended Arizona State University, where he won 11 collegiate titles and was twice the top-ranked amateur in the world.
Personal Life & Relationships
Married to Kelley Cahill; the couple have two children.
Career Milestones & Chronology
Joined LIV Golf
Signed with LIV Golf in December and captained the new Legion XIII franchise.
Filmography & Notable Productions
Visual Archive & Red Carpet
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Honors, Awards & Accolades
Honored for performance in Torrey Pines
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Honored for performance in Tour Championship
Net Worth & Income Sources
Est. $60 Million (estimate, unconfirmed)
Rahm's earnings combine PGA Tour prize money (through 2023) and a reported multi-year LIV Golf contract valued among the league's largest, alongside endorsements. His December 2023 move to LIV Golf was one of the circuit's most significant signings. No official net-worth figure is publicly disclosed; all published numbers are estimates.
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Was the No. 1-ranked amateur in the world for a record 60 consecutive weeks.
First Spanish man to win the U.S. Open since 1979.
