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Winless Jon Rahm Clinches Second Straight LIV Season Title

A consistency-weighted points format elevated him over five-time winner Joaquín Niemann.

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 in a playoff over Rahm after posting a 59 during the week.
  • Rahm closed with a 60 to secure the points race and the $18 million bonus, then honored Indy tradition with a milk shower and a kiss of the bricks.
  • He described the finish as "slightly bittersweet" and said Niemann was "probably more deserving" after five wins, as analysts questioned LIV's scoring.
  • Relegation hinged on the final holes, with Ian Poulter birdieing the last four to stay safe and Henrik Stenson dropping out alongside Andy Ogletree, Mito Pereira, Yubin Jang, Frederik Kjettrup and Anthony Kim.
  • LIV Golf now shifts to the season-ending Team Championship in Michigan.