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Jon Rahm Claims Second Straight LIV Season Crown and $18 Million Bonus as Niemann’s Five Wins Fall Short

A season built on steady top finishes carried Rahm past Joaquín Niemann under LIV’s points race.

Henrik Stenson of Sweden and Ian Poulter of England smile on a green during a practice round prior to the 120th U.S. Open Championship on September 15, 2020 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York.
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Overview

  • Sebastián Muñoz won the Indianapolis event, firing a 59 on Friday and beating Rahm with a birdie on the first playoff hole.
  • Rahm went winless in 2025 but recorded four runner-up finishes and closed Indy with a 60 to clinch the season-long title despite the playoff loss.
  • Joaquín Niemann captured five victories—Adelaide, Singapore, Mexico City, Virginia and the UK—yet finished second in the standings by three points and earned an $8 million bonus.
  • Rahm called the outcome “slightly bittersweet” and said Niemann could be considered “more deserving,” while Niemann posted a proud yet frustrated message and applauded both Rahm and teammate Muñoz.
  • Critics and analysts renewed attacks on LIV’s scoring and bonus structure, arguing it undervalues tournament wins in favor of consistency.