Jon Rahm captured the season-long LIV Golf particular person championship to money in on an $18M bonus, and he has the league’s nonsensical level system to thank.
It is arduous to argue that Rahm deserves essentially the most profitable season-long prize on the LIV Golf League in 2025. The Spaniard did not win a single occasion in 13 LIV begins this yr. He did end runner-up 4 occasions, however was edged out in these tournaments by Adrian Meronk, Talor Gooch, Dean Burmester and Sebastian Munoz. Rahm had golden alternatives to win the final two occasions in Chicago and Indianapolis, however he fell brief in a playoff each occasions.
Regardless of going winless in 2025, Rahm nonetheless earned extra factors than Joaquin Niemann, who gained 5 occasions and completed T4 on the ultimate particular person occasion in Indianapolis. No different participant on LIV Golf gained greater than as soon as this season. In some way, successful almost 40% of the league’s tournaments this season wasn’t sufficient to earn Niemann the person championship. As an alternative, Rahm walked away with the highest spot and an $18M bonus, whereas Niemann took dwelling the $8M prize for second place.
