Jon Rahm shared a heartfelt second along with his spouse on Sunday following a crushing conclusion to the ultimate spherical of the 2025 PGA Championship, the place a bogey and two double bogeys on the ultimate three holes at Quail Hole ended his hopes of profitable a 3rd main and taking dwelling a seven-figure prize.
In footage shared on CBS’ social media channels, the LIV Golf star — who has not received a serious since defecting to the Saudi-backed league in late 2023 — could be seen strolling as much as spouse Kelley, who opened her arms to embrace him as he rested his head on her shoulder after capturing a 2-over 73 within the fourth spherical for 4-under complete.
It was a heartbreaking finale for Rahm, 30, who had caught as much as eventual victor Scottie Scheffler halfway by the fourth spherical, due to a trio of birdies on holes No. 8, 10 and 11 that tied him at 9-under.
Nonetheless, the Spaniard missed birdie possibilities on 14 and 15 earlier than succumbing to the well-known Inexperienced Mile end on the North Carolina course.
The autumn from second to a tie for eighth noticed Rahm lose out on the $2 million runner’s up prize and as an alternative completed tied for eighth, netting $454,781.
“The last three holes … it’s a tough pill to swallow right now,’’ Rahm said. “A lot of positives to take from this week, but pretty fresh wound right now. But there’s been a lot of good happening this week and a lot of positive feelings to take for the rest of the year.”
The 2021 U.S. Open champion had been seeking to shut out the Spanish Grand Slam with a win at Quail Hole.
“I would be the first since Seve (Ballesteros) to win three majors, and I would be the first Spanish player to get three different majors,” he stated after capturing a 4-under 67 on Saturday that put him 5 strokes off the lead.
“It’s hard to explain what that would mean.”
It was Scheffler, although, who held the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday after ending the weekend at 11-under complete.
The victory marked the present world No. 1’s third main win. He received the Masters in 2022 and 2024.
Rahm has but to win a event on the LIV Golf circuit this season. He joined the PGA Tour’s rival for a reported $300 million contract.
Rahm has been married to Kelley since 2019 and so they share three youngsters.
