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Jon Rahm Hits Pause on Golf After First Winless Season in Nine Years

Jon Rahm Hits Pause on Golf After First Winless Season in Nine Years

Summary

Jon Rahm has decided to take a four-month break from professional golf after completing his season at the Spanish Open, where he finished tied for ninth place. This is the first time since 2016 that Rahm hasn’t won any individual tournaments in a calendar year, although he helped his team secure a championship title earlier.

Key Facts

  • Jon Rahm aimed to win his fourth Spanish Open but ended up tied for ninth.
  • Rahm completed the minimum number of events on the DP World Tour, securing his membership for 2026.
  • He plans to take a four-month break from competitive golf and will skip the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
  • At the age of 30, Rahm said he looks forward to spending time with his family during this break.
  • In 2025, Rahm was named the season-long Individual Champion for the second year in a row.
  • He achieved 12 top-10 finishes in 13 events, including four second-place finishes.
  • Rahm's team, Legion XIII, won the 2025 Team Championship.
  • Despite no individual wins in 2025, Rahm had a strong performance in major championships and the Ryder Cup.

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