By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Caption: First place individual champion, Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII celebrates on the 18th hole during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo Credit: Pedro Salado/LIV Golf)
The Legion XIII captain Jon Rahm capped off a chaotic week on LIV Golf when he closed with a seven-under 64 on Sunday for a six-shot victory in LIV Golf Mexico City.
The week has been filled with uncertainty surrounding the league, amid speculation that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to end its financial support towards the circuit.
It’s the most decisive of Rahm’s four individual wins since joining LIV Golf prior to the 2024 season – and it also helped make him the league’s winningest player across all competitions. With his Legion XIII team also claiming the team trophy Sunday by nine shots, Rahm has now celebrated 16 different LIV Golf trophies, putting him one ahead of Crushers GC’s Bryson DeChambeau, despite playing two less seasons.
“A little bit of disbelief,” said Rahm, who finished at 21 under just a week after a disappointing tie for 38th at the Masters. “If you would have told me last week on Thursday afternoon that I’d be winning by a six-shot margin this week, I would not have believed you because of how bad I played. Hell of an effort, and just what a Sunday.”
Entering the day with a two-stroke lead, Rahm opened with a par, then drove the 318-yard par-4 second, where he two-putted from 66 feet for birdie. He followed by driving the green again, this time at the 390-yard par-4 third, his brilliant tee shot finishing inside 3 feet for eagle. Birdie putts from 14 feet and 20 feet on the next two holes extended his lead to six shots.
His Legion XIII teammate Tyrrell Hatton, who started the day just two shots behind and playing in the final group with Rahm, suffered a double bogey at the drivable second hole and never really got untracked.
“Jon obviously played amazing today,” said Hatton, who shot a 1-over 72 to tie for fifth. “He got off to just a perfect start, and yeah, unfortunately for me it ended up being a difficult day.”
Meanwhile DeChambeau withdrew from the final round, citing an injury to his wrist that he did not want to further aggravate.
DeChambeau, who was trying to become the first player to win three straight times on LIV Golf, was 16 shots behind Rahm when he stopped playing.
“I experienced some discomfort in my wrist during yesterday’s round and have decided to withdraw from the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City to prevent further injury,” DeChambeau said in a social media post. “Not how I wanted this week to go.”
DeChambeau said he would be evaluated and hoped to be at LIV Golf Virginia on May 7-10, a week before the PGA Championship.
The league also announced it will return to Club de Golf Chapultepec for LIV Golf Mexico City 2027, continuing its multi-year commitment to the region and reinforcing the city’s position as one of the premier destinations for global sport and entertainment.
LIV Golf Mexico City 2027 will mark the fifth straight year the League has played in Mexico and the third in a row at the historic venue, which has welcomed tens of thousands of fans this week for world-class competition, music, food and culture.