Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau experienced contrasting emotions at LIV Golf Mexico City last week. Rahm won his second LIV Golf event of the 2026 season in Mexico on Sunday while DeChambeau was forced to withdraw before the final round due to a wrist issue.
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Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau experienced contrasting emotions at LIV Golf Mexico City last week.
Rahm won his second LIV Golf event of the 2026 season in Mexico on Sunday while DeChambeau was forced to withdraw before the final round due to a wrist issue.
The Spaniard and the American are LIV Golf’s two biggest superstars and, as a result, everything they do is under the microscope.
Rahm made the headlines for the right reasons at LIV Golf Mexico, although the same cannot be said for DeChambeau.
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The two-time U.S. Open champion displayed numerous examples of petulant behavior throughout the week, before he eventually withdrew on Sunday.
DeChambeau was criticized by fans for his actions in Mexico after he was seen complaining about the condition of the golf course.
Jon Rahm shares his opinion on the LIV Mexico golf course
Brandel Chamblee labelled Rahm’s LIV Golf Mexico win as meaningless, and that was a sentiment shared by many golf fans online.
However, Rahm was delighted with his victory.
After holing out on the final green, the Spaniard was asked about the conditions of Club de Golf Chapultepec.
“The only difference I’ve noticed this year compared to others is that the greens were a little too soft at the start of the week,“ he said.
“This afternoon, on the last 10 or 11 holes, you could tell they were already a bit firmer. And you could see there were a lot fewer birdies. Right?
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“I’d say for me it started on the 10th. That one was already firm. The 11th was firm. The 12th, the 13th—they were all firm by then. And that’s when it changes. That’s when a course like this—which is narrow, with small greens—really shows its teeth. Right?
“If it’s soft, with how far the ball flies at this altitude, even the best players in the world are going to make few birdies. Right?
“The big difference is that it’s a little bit firmer. But well, I understand it rained a lot last week. And that’s just how it goes.“
Jon Rahm comments on Bryson DeChambeau after LIV Golf Mexico
Rahm was asked about how he feels regarding his current lead over DeChambeau in the season-long standings.
“Well, yes, obviously it’s a shame that Bryson wasn’t able to finish today,“ the 31-year-old said.
“I hope he’s okay. Although I’m not really sure if he got injured or if he just wasn’t feeling quite right.
“Obviously, the race—let’s say the competition for the whole year—is something I want to win, hopefully for the third time.
“But this year, maybe I have a little less doubt. Right? Compared to last year. Because I didn’t get any wins.
“But obviously that consistency paid off. So let’s see if I can keep playing this well. Let’s see if I can keep winning. And make it to the final tournaments without needing anything special to win.“
Rahm will now be hoping to take the form he has shown on LIV into the majors as he looks to re-establish himself at the top of the professional game.
