Jon Rahm’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Jon Rahm’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Jon Rahm Rodríguez was born on November 10, 1994, in Barrika, Vizcaya, Spain. He began playing golf at the age of three and turned professional in 2016. He is currently ranked number 5 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Biography:

Jon Rahm Rodríguez was born on November 10, 1994, in Barrika, a small Basque town in northern Spain. From a young age, Jon displayed a remarkable talent for golf, picking up a club for the first time at the tender age of three. He spent his childhood honing his skills at the local Club de Golf Meaztegi, quickly rising through the ranks and attracting attention with his prodigious talent.

College

In 2012, he received a scholarship to attend Arizona State University, one of the top collegiate golf programs in the United States.  He also became a dominant figure in amateur golf, achieving the number one ranking in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for a record-breaking 60 weeks. This stretch included victories at the 2015 Mark H. McCormack Medal and the 2016 North and South Amateur, further cementing his status as a rising star.

Breakthrough

After graduating from Arizona State in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Jon Rahm turned professional and quickly made his mark on the global golf scene. He secured his first professional victory at the 2017 Farmers Insurance Open, becoming the first Spaniard to win on the PGA Tour since Sergio Garcia in 2008. He followed this up with wins at the 2018 DP World Tour Championship and the 2019 Irish Open, establishing himself as a consistent contender and one of the most exciting young players in the world.

Nationality:

Jon Rahm is Spanish.

Age:

Jon Rahm is 29 years old as of Thursday, 07 December 2023.

Properties:

He owns a home in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. He has also been seen driving a Lamborghini Aventador.

Weight:

Jon Rahm’s weight is not publicly known.

Height:

Jon Rahm is 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters) tall.

Records:

• Won 28 professional tournaments, including 12 on the PGA Tour.
• Won the U.S. Open in 2021.
• Won the DP World Tour Championship in 2019 and 2022.
• Reached the number one ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2019.
• Holds the record for the lowest 72-hole score in relation to par in the history of major championships (-20 at the 2020 U.S. Open).

Lifestyle:

Jon Rahm also known for being a family man and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Hobbies:

Jon Rahm enjoys playing soccer, tennis, and basketball. He is also a fan of Formula One racing.

Additional Information:

• Jon Rahm is fluent in Spanish and English.
• He is a supporter of the Real Madrid football club.
• He is a member of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation.