Where is Jon Rahm from?

Last Modified Apr 07, 2024 22:44 GMT
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Spanish professional golfer Jon Rahm Rodríguez was born on November 10, 1994, and his record-breaking 60 weeks at the top of the World Amateur Golf Ranking preceded his ascent to the top of the Official World Golf Ranking, which he initially attained following his victory in the Memorial Tournament in July 2020. Rahm became the first golfer from Spain to win the US Open in June 2021. His second major victory came in 2023 when he won the Masters Tournament. Rahm declared his intention to join LIV Golf on December 7, 2023.

His amazing game sense and his last name were enough to earn him the nickname of Rahmbo, which is one of the iconic roles from the movie Rambo featuring Sylvester Stallone. The golfer went professional in the year 2013 and to date has had 20 tour championships in his career.

Under his list of championships come 10 of his PGA Tour victories and 10 European Tour victories that he has had till 2023. It is noted that the golfer has also earned the U.S. Open and Masters Tournament in the years 2021 and 2023. Along with this, the golfer has also earned a few achievements such as the Ben Hogan Award, Mark H. McCormack Medal, European Tour

Golfer of the Year, European Tour Players' Player of the Year, PGA Tour leading money winner, and many more.


Jon Rahm's Birthplace and Childhood

Jon Rahm was born on 10th November, 1994, in the city of Barrika in Basque Country which is a city in Spain. The 28-year-old golfer was born to parents Edorta Rahm and Angela Rahm. Being from a middle-class family, the golfer was always supported and encouraged by his parents to move ahead in golf. Sports runs in the golfer's family as his father was an expert football player playing as a goalkeeper in his time in Spain.


From an early age, Jon Rahm started playing golf at a competitive level, representing Spain and winning at multiple competitions across Europe like European Boys' Team Championship in 2011 and European Amateur Team Championship. In his university, it is noted that the golfer has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Another unique quality of the golfer is that he is trilingual, speaking Basque, Spanish, and English.


How old is Jon Rahm?

Born on 10th November 1994, it is noted that Spanish golfer Jon Rahm is 28 years old as of 2023. Talking about his physique, the golfer stands at a height of 6 feet and 2 inches, which is about 1.88 meters tall. Along with this, it is noted that the golfer weighs approximately around 100kgs, or 220lbs. Talking about his personal life, Jonn has been married to his long-time partner Kelley Cahill since 2019.



FAQs

Q. What is Jon Rahm's Nationality?

A. Jon Rahm holds Spanish nationality.

Q. Who are Jon Rahm's parents?

A. 28-year-old golfer Jon Rahm was born to parents Edorta Rahm and Angela Rahm.

Q. Where is Jon Rahm currently playing?

A. Currently Jon Rahm is playing for the PGA Tours and European Tours.

Q. Does Jon Rahm have kids?

A. Yes, Cameron Smith has 2 sons who go by the names Kepa Cahill Rahm and Eneko Cahill Rahm, he recently announced he's expecting another baby soon! 

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