Jon Rahm capped a chaotic week at LIV Golf Mexico City 2026 with the kind of Sunday performance that put the rest of the field on notice. The Spaniard signed for a 7-under 64 at Club de Golf Chapultepec, finished 21-under for the tournament, and won by a thumping six shots over fellow countryman David Puig. Legion XIII — Rahm’s team — also took the team title, winning by nine. It is Rahm’s second individual victory of the season and a signal that LIV’s biggest star has shifted into a higher gear.
What Happened
The week was almost as much about what surrounded the leaderboard as the leaderboard itself. Speculation about LIV’s financial future continued to swirl, the league publicly insisted it would continue, and the field still produced a Spanish 1-2-3 with Josele Ballester in third at 14-under. Rahm sat just one shot off the lead through 54 holes; Sunday’s 64 turned a contested tournament into a rout.
For Legion XIII, this was a team breakthrough. Captain Rahm, alongside Tyrrell Hatton, Caleb Surratt and Tom McKibbin, finished 45-under as a team — nine clear of any other side on the property. After a 2025 in which Rahm’s individual play often outshone his team’s, this is the result the captain has been looking for.
Why It Matters Beyond Mexico City
- Rahm is back to two wins in 2026. Across a string of top-5 finishes, the question had been when, not if, he’d get back to the winner’s circle. Mexico City answered.
- Legion XIII finally cashes in. The team title is the franchise’s first big trophy of the season — important for league storylines and for Rahm’s leadership case.
- Spanish golf is having a moment. A Spanish 1-2-3 in a men’s professional event is a headline in itself.
- Major prep. With the PGA Championship at Aronimink up next, Rahm arrives in form. He missed the Masters cut earlier this month, so this matters.
How Rahm Did It
- Driver length. At Chapultepec’s altitude (~7,800 feet), Rahm’s ball flight gave him 30+ extra yards on every drive. He turned par-5s into 4-iron approach shots.
- Iron sharpness. Across rounds 3 and 4 he combined for 12-under tee-to-green — pushing the field’s expected scores down on him.
- No bogeys on Sunday. The 64 was bogey-free. When Rahm stops giving shots back, he is essentially uncatchable.
- Putter. A clean, fast, shoulder-driven stroke under pressure on Bermuda greens. He saw the lines.
What This Means For Your Game
- Altitude doesn’t change everything — only some things. Carry distances jump, but spin drops, so your wedge stopping power is reduced. If you ever play a high-altitude course, plan to land it short.
- Sunday rounds are won by avoiding bogeys, not chasing birdies. Look at any 64 in pro golf and you’ll find very few “hero shots.”
- Build your team game. If you compete in club events, take a leaf from Legion XIII — strengths and weaknesses across foursomes/fourballs are how teams win.
Looking Ahead
The LIV calendar continues with more events through the spring and summer, but the main story is the run-up to the season’s second major. With Rahm back in form, Bryson DeChambeau still in the conversation, and PGA Tour stars like McIlroy and Scheffler on hot streaks, the PGA Championship field at Aronimink is shaping up as one of the deepest in years.
Key Takeaways
- Jon Rahm won LIV Golf Mexico City by 6 shots, finishing 21-under at Chapultepec.
- His final-round 64 turned a tight Sunday into a runaway.
- Legion XIII won the team title by 9 — their first big trophy of 2026.
- It is Rahm’s 2nd individual win of the season, with the PGA Championship coming next month.
