Jon Rahm is a professional golfer from Spain. He is a two-time major champion, winning at the 2021 US Open and the 2023 Masters Tournament. The former amateur world No. 1, who held the top spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for a then-record 60 weeks, turned professional in 2016.
Rahm secured his 20th professional win at the 2023 Masters Tournament. But the 11-time PGA winner failed to cut at the 2024 PGA Championship. The 10-time European Tour winner has secured accolades such as the European Tour Golfer of the Year in 2019, European Tour Player of the Year in 2019 & 2021, and PGA Player of the Year in 2021. He has also won the Byron Nelson Award and the Vardon Trophy, both in 2021.
Who are Jon Rahm’s parents?
Based on Heavy.com, Jon Rahm was born to his parents, Edorta Rahm and Angela Rodriguez, on 10 November 1994 in Barrika, Biscay, Spain. He has an older brother, Eriz Rahm. He is a golf instructor and works as a set designer at Bilbao-based Palacio Euskalduna Theater.
Who is John Rahm's father?
Based on Heavy.com, Edorta Rahm, who works in the gasoline industry, is Jon's father. After being inspired by the 1997 Ryder Cup at Valderrama, he introduced Jon to golf. Jon played golf at the Larrabea Golf Club, an hour from their home.
Participating in the Spanish children’s championship marked the beginning of Jon's serious pursuit of golf. After Jon secured a golf scholarship at the Arizona State University, his father dropped him off at the airport with the advice of learning English if golf didn't work out. “My dad literally just dropped me off at the airport, and said, ‘Goodbye, son. Let me know when you get there,'” Rahm told PennLive. Talking about the same, he quoted his father, saying, “If you don’t like it, the worst that will happen is you can learn English.”
Later, Rahm's dad said his son always wants to accomplish and win more. “I tell him, ‘Next year, achieving half of what you have done this year would be amazing... And he says, 'Yes, but…'” he revealed in an interview with Andalucia Golf.
Who is Jon Rahm's mother?
As per Heavy.com, Ángela Rodríguez, a midwife, is Jon Rahm's mother. She started playing golf and took lessons from Eduardo Celles, later encouraging him to mentor Jon after seeing his ability. Ángela encouraged Jon's enthusiasm for golf by leasing a home close to the golf course for the weekends and summer, allowing him to practice regularly (via Heavy Sports).
What nationality are Jon Rahm's parents?
Ángela Rodríguez and Edorta Rahm are Spanish nationals.
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FAQ's on Jon Rahm's Parents
A. Jon Rahm's father is from Basque and his mother is from Madrid, Spain.
A. Jon Rahm has a brother named Eriz Rahm, based on the PGA Championship.
A. Jon Rahm's wife Kelley Cahill is an American, as per Bunkered.
A. Jon Rahm holds the nationality of Spain.
