Jon Rahm wrapped up the LIV Golf season on Sunday in Indianapolis, not just taking home his third straight season points title but also his second team crown in a row. It was a serious flexing of championship muscle from the 31-year-old Spaniard, who closed out the finale with a 7-under 63. But here’s the kicker: even with all that hardware, Rahm finished a stroke behind 22-year-old Michael La Sasso, the 2025 NCAA individual champ from Mississippi, who snagged the win with a 65 to hit 18 under. Talk about making a name for yourself on the big stage!
Indy’s Wild Ride and Rahm’s Close Call
Rahm’s runner-up finish marks his second straight in Indy, showing he’s consistently in the mix even when he doesn’t grab the top spot. La Sasso, though, pulled off the big finish, rolling in a 2-foot putt on No. 18 to secure the win, sparking chants of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” and a celebratory champagne spray. This was a wild scene, especially considering what the organizers had to deal with. Historic flooding hit central Indiana, forcing them to get creative with how spectators even got parked and shuttled to The Club at Chatham Hills. Despite all that, things largely went off as expected, with electronic scoreboards, video boards, and temporary suites popping up around the course.
Fans Showed Up and Showed Out
The fan experience clearly leveled up this year. Those who were at last year’s event at The Club at Chatham Hills said this expanded four-round tournament was even better managed. Jacob Meyer, a resident from Westfield, pointed out how the ropes were set up cleaner and traffic was smoother than last year. His friend, Jackson Gangwer, loved how “more relaxed” it felt compared to the “more intense” vibe of the first year. While organizers didn’t announce this year’s attendance, last year’s three-round event pulled in over 60,000 fans, which was an American record for LIV. Bringing top-flight men’s golf back to metropolitan Indianapolis, for the first time since the 2012 and 2016 BMW Championships, definitely opened the door to a bunch of new fans who might not have ever seen a major pro event up close. Rahm himself was pumped about the crowd, saying thanks to “everybody here” for showing “incredibly fun” enthusiasm. He even gave a shout-out to those dealing with the flooding, acknowledging their hardship but appreciating their support.
Now, Rahm’s heading home to help his “very pregnant wife with the kids” before kid number four drops in October. He’s planning to be “dad for a few days” before he gets back to “grinding for the Irish Open,” and honestly, the man just wants a haircut! Sounds like a well-deserved break for a guy who just sealed another monster season.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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