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World No. 2 Jon Rahm struggled during round two of the U.S. Open after shooting a 1-under 69 on Thursday. The Spaniard followed it up with a 3-over par 73 on Friday in round two. He currently sits in a tie for 49th place at 2-over par and is 12 strokes behind tournament leader Rickie Fowler.
Odds on Rahm to Win
Rahm’s odds to win the U.S. Open entering day three are 300/1 on most sportsbooks. Rory McIlroy is the favorite at 3-1 (+300) followed by Rickie Fowler (7/2).
Has Rahm Won the U.S. Open?
Yes, the Spaniard won the 2021 edition at Torrey Pines over South African Louis Oosthuizen by one stroke.
Jon Rahm U.S. Open Record (As a pro)
| 2022 | T12 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | T23 |
| 2019 | T3 |
| 2018 | Cut |
| 2017 | Cut |
Jon Rahm U.S. Open 2022
A year ago, in his tie for 12th, Rahm put together rounds of 69, 67, 71 and 74. He finished the tournament at 1-over-par, seven strokes behind champion Matt Fitzpatrick.
Rahm earned $347,058 for his efforts.
Rahm’s form entering the tournament
Rahm’s performances haven’t been as steady after his Masters triumph, but he’s still managed nine top tens in 14 events. Aside from the Green Jacket, the Scottsdale, Arizona native has three wins this season (January to April) at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, American Express (back-to-back starts), and Genesis Invitational.
Jon Rahm Results 2022-2023 (H/T ESPN)
| DATE | TOURNAMENT | POS | OVERALL SCORE | EARNINGS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/20 – 10/23
|
Congaree Golf Club
|
T4 | 69-62-70-69 | 270 (-14) | $462,000 |
|
12/1 – 12/4
|
Albany
|
T8 | 73-71-68-71 | 283 (-5) | — |
|
1/5 – 1/8
|
Sentry Tournament of Champions Kapalua Resort (Plantation Course)
|
1 | 64-71-67-63 | 265 (-27) | $2,700,000 |
|
1/19 – 1/22
|
Pete Dye Stadium Course
|
1 | 64-64-65-68 | 261 (-27) | $1,440,000 |
|
1/25 – 1/28
|
Torrey Pines (North Course)
|
T7 | 73-67-66-74 | 280 (-8) | $282,750 |
|
2/9 – 2/12
|
TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course)
|
3 | 68-66-68-68 | 270 (-14) | $1,380,000 |
|
2/16 – 2/19
|
Riviera Country Club
|
1 | 65-68-65-69 | 267 (-17) | $3,600,000 |
|
3/2 – 3/5
|
Arnold Palmer Invitational pres. by Mastercard Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge
|
T39 | 65-76-76-72 | 289 (+1) | $70,029 |
|
3/9 – 3/12
|
TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course)
|
Withdrawn | 71 | 71 (-1) | — |
|
4/6 – 4/9
|
Augusta National Golf Club
|
1 | 65-69-73-69 | 276 (-12) | $3,240,000 |
|
4/13 – 4/16
|
Harbour Town Golf Links
|
T15 | 72-64-69-68 | 273 (-11) | $335,000 |
|
4/27 – 4/30
|
Vidanta Vallarta
|
2 | 67-68-61-67 | 263 (-21) | $839,300 |
|
5/18 – 5/21
|
Oak Hill Country Club
|
T50 | 76-68-72-71 | 287 (+7) | $37,625 |
|
6/1 – 6/4
|
The Memorial Tournament pres. by Workday Muirfield Village Golf Club
|
T16 | 70-70-74-74 | 288 (E) | $275,500 |
|
6/15 – 6/18
|
Los Angeles Country Club
|
T49 | 69-73 | 142 (+2) | — |
The 28-year-old also leads the PGA Tour FedEx Cup Rankings for 2022-2023, ahead of Max Homa and Scheffler.
Notable Stats
The following stats from the PGA Tour’s website showcase the category, value and rank on tour.
- Strokes Gained (Total): 2.338, 2nd
- SG Tee-to-green: 1.847, 3rd
- SG Approach to Green: 1.062, 3rd
- Greens In Regulation: 71.77%, 3rd
- Scoring Average: 68.832, 2nd
- SG Putting: .492, 17th
- Putting average: 1.689, 2nd
- Birdie or better conversion %: 38.16%, 2nd
- Fairway proximity: 29’ 4, 1st
- Eagles (Holes per): 63, 1st
- Birdie Average: 4.84, 1st
- Approaches from 175-225 yards: 3rd
- Approaches from inside 100 yards: 1st
Background
Rahm was born on November 10, 1994, in the Spanish-Basque town of Barrika. In both the 2011 European Boys’ Team Championship and the 2014 European Amateur Team Championship, he went on to win for his country.
He competed for the Sun Devils at Arizona State University, where he finished second to Phil Mickelson in terms of tournament victories with 11. Rahm established a record by remaining in first place as an amateur for 60 weeks in a row.
Rahm made history as the first golfer to win the Ben Hogan Award twice while still in college. In 2016, he attained professional status. He won his first PGA Tour match at the Farmers Insurance Open in 2017.
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