Jon Rahm Pursuing Night Victory in Riyadh LIV Tournament
Rahm Stays in Contention After 36 Holes
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Jon Rahm continues to showcase his exceptional golfing skills, maintaining his position among the leaders after the second round of the Riyadh LIV tournament. The ‘Lion of Barrika’ signed a commendable 68-stroke round, four under par, leaving him just one stroke behind the leaders with a total of -9.
Rahm shared a group with Colombian golfer Sebastián Muñoz and his frequent Ryder Cup teammate, Tyrrell Hatton. Despite facing challenging moments, such as losing two balls and a penalty stroke due to an awkwardly placed palm tree, Rahm managed to navigate the course with poise and determination.
In terms of statistics, Rahm hit 8 fairways and 13 greens, needing 29 putts to complete his round. He also recorded a memorable ‘cigar’ putt on the 14th hole.
Leaderboard and Spanish Contenders
- T1. Thomas Detry (BEL), Peter Uihlein (USA), Talor Gooch (USA) -10
- T4. Jon Rahm (ESP) -9
- T8. Sergio García (ESP), David Puig (ESP) -8
- T51. José María López (ESP) PAR
Rahm’s Card
For a detailed breakdown of Jon Rahm’s second-round performance, click here.
Team Classification
- 1. Smash -30
- 2. Torque -27
- 3. 4Aces -23
- 4. Legion XIII -22
- 5. Ripper -21
- 6. Crushers -17
- 7. Fireballs -16
Jon Rahm’s Second Round Scorecard
| Hole | Par | Strokes | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 2 | PAR -5 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | BIRDIE -6 |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | PAR -6 |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | PAR -6 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | PAR -6 |
| 7 | 3 | 2 | PAR -6 |
| 8 | 4 | 3 | BIRDIE -7 |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | BIRDIE -8 |
| 10 | 5 | 4 | PAR -8 |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | PAR -8 |
| 12 | 4 | 3 | PAR -8 |
| 13 | 5 | 4 | PAR -8 |
| 14 | 3 | 2 | BIRDIE -9 |
| 15 | 4 | 4 | BOGEY -8 |
| 16 | 4 | 2 | PAR -8 |
| 17 | 3 | 2 | PAR -8 |
| 18 | 4 | 3 | BIRDIE -9 |
| 1 | 4 | 2 | PAR -9 |
Jon Rahm’s Quest for Nighttime Victory
Only a few can say that they have triumphed at night, and the Biscayan wants to be one of them.
After a successful first round, Jon Rahm continues to prove why he is one of the world’s best golfers. With his impressive performance in the second round, Rahm finds himself in a familiar position: contending for the win. As the tournament shifts to the evening rounds, Rahm will rely on his exceptional skills and experience to outplay his competitors under the floodlights.