“Embarrassing for the OWGR that he wasn’t number 1 already” – Fans react to Jon Rahm’s dominant win at the 2023 Genesis Invitational
Jon Rahm won the third tournament of the year at the Genesis Invitational. The current World No. 3 registered a two-stroke victory over Max Homa.
Homa led the tournament after the first round, but Rahm came from behind on Saturday and snatched the lead from the American golfer with a round of 65.
Rahm began the final round with a three-shot lead, but Homa quickly overtook him after five birdies in the first 10 holes. However, the tables turned in Rahm's favor in the final eight holes, when he made two birdies and one bogey to finish with a 69 and a 17-point deficit.
Rahm won the final round with a 2-point deficit to take the lead. The tournament awarded him $3.6 million in prize money.
3 wins in 2023 🏆🏆🏆
@JonRahmPGA claims @TheGenesisInv and becomes the new World No. 1. https://t.co/POxJXGnGfh
It was his third victory of the new year. Jon Rahm has three PGA Tour victories in the last 49 days. He also finished in the top 10 at the Farmers Insurance Open.
Due to his outstanding performances over the last two months, fans had already voted him the unofficial World No. 1. In the comments section of the PGA Tour post, they wrote:
"Been the unofficial world number 1 for a while now. Back where he belongs. Long may this form continue."
@PGATOUR @TrackingRahm @JonRahmpga @thegenesisinv Been the unofficial world number 1 for a while now. Back where he belongs. Long may this form continue. @JonRahmpga
"Embarrassing for the OWGR that he wasn’t number 1 already."
@PGATOUR @JonRahmpga @thegenesisinv Embarrassing for the OWGR that he wasn’t number 1 already.
People congratulated Jon Rahm on his win and wrote:
"Congratulations to John he's hardwork has been phenomenal."
@PGATOUR @JonRahmpga @thegenesisinv Congratulations to John he's hardwork has been phenomenal.
"congratulations for winning! 10 wins yet? I have a better image. I will continue to support you."
@PGATOUR @golfnetwork_jp @JonRahmpga @thegenesisinv congratulations for winning! 10 wins yet? I have a better image. I will continue to support you.
"Best on the planet. 2 majors this year"
@PGATOUR @JonRahmpga @thegenesisinv Best on the planet. 2 majors this year 🤞🏻🤞🏻
"He truly is the best of the best."
@PGATOUR @JonRahmpga @thegenesisinv He truly is the best of the best.
"It’s a pretty big deal" - Jon Rahm on winning at the Riviera Golf Course
Winning at the historic Riviera Golf Course is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for golfers, especially when the tournament is hosted by Tiger Woods, a 15-time major champion.
Jon Rahm took the lead after the third round on Saturday, but was nervous in the final. Nonetheless, he was also excited to compete at the iconic golf course and, more importantly, to win the year's third tournament.
In an interview during the winner's conference, Jon Rahm opened up about his win and journey so far playing on the PGA Tour. He admitted that this year has been incredible for him. He won the most number of PGA Tour events in a season. Rahm said:
"I’m a human being after all, and I’m aware of the magnitude of this moment and this golf course, right? I’ve never had three PGA Tour wins in a season, and to do it this early on is incredible, and to do it at this golf course."
He elaborated:
"Talk about the history of Riviera as a golf course, the history of Tiger Woods as a player, those two combined in this tournament, it’s a pretty big deal. As a historian of the game, to be able to win a tournament hosted by Tiger and the one hosted by Jack (Nicklaus at the Memorial) as well, it’s pretty incredible."