Jon Rahm, a two-time major champion, just got absolutely ejected from The Power 18 golf rankings, a first for him since the author’s entire tenure covering the sport. The dude hasn’t teed it up since the BMW PGA Championship, where he finished dead last, 11 over, after brutal rounds of 78 and 77. It’s a shocking tumble for a player of his caliber and definitely has the golf world buzzing about what went wrong.
The Big Moves: Who’s Up and Who’s Electric
While Rahm was having a nightmare, other big names were making their mark. Shane Lowry, J.J. Spaun, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tom Kim, and Jacob Bridgeman have all snagged wins across the globe in the past month. That’s a serious power surge! And speaking of power, the dynamic duo of Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim were absolute catalysts for the International team at the Presidents Cup. Tom Kim especially has been on a tear, showing exactly why The Power 18 is all about current form, not just past glories or what happened at the last tournament. These guys are playing lights out, and it’s awesome to watch.
Scheffler’s Sizzle or Lack Thereof at the Presidents Cup
The Presidents Cup was a marquee event on the calendar, and while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler compiled a solid 3-1-0 record, he didn’t quite have that “sizzle” we’re used to seeing from him. Sure, he’s not in any danger of losing his top spot in The Power 18, but that performance is definitely a “hole in the résumé” that people are going to talk about because, honestly, what else is there to point out with Scheffler? He took care of his singles match, grabbed a foursomes win, and even co-led the U.S. team with three points. But in a volatile, condensed format like the Presidents Cup, anything can happen, and he still came out on top more often than not. Meanwhile, other Americans, Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup, teamed up super effectively, going 2-0-0 in their team sessions.
So, what’s next? Scheffler is likely chilling out until the Hero World Challenge. Rory McIlroy, who finished runner-up at the BMW PGA Championship for the fourth time in his career and has three top-five finishes in his last five starts, is gearing up for the DP World Tour Playoffs. It’s clear that even in this “offseason,” the golf world never really stops, and we’ve got plenty to look forward to with these guys.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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