The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club is one of the most prestigious events in the world of golf, and in 2021, it did not disappoint. Jon Rahm put on a masterful performance, pulling clear of the competition and claiming a dominant victory over Brooks Koepka. With his win at The Masters, Rahm solidified his place as one of the top golfers in the world and cemented his legacy in golf history. In this article, we will break down Rahm’s impressive win and explore the key moments that led to his victory.
Jon Rahm, the Spanish golfer, won The Masters 40 years after Seve Ballesteros, becoming the fourth Spanish player to achieve the feat. Rahm had a four-stroke victory over Brooks Koepka after surviving a Sunday challenge from Phil Mickelson. Rahm was two strokes behind Koepka in the final round which they played together. Rahm moved to the top of the leaderboard after early mistakes by Koepka. He fired a three-under 69 in the final round to seal his victory, which was his fourth win of 2023. He had ended the tournament on 12 under, putting him in the world number one spot. Rahm won his second Major title after four-putting his opening hole.
Koepka started the final round with a superb approach over the trees, but errors from him saw Rahm take control of the game inside six holes. By the ninth hole, Mickelson moved alongside Koepka in tied-second after achieving five birdies in his last seven holes. Koepka bounced back from a bogey at the 12th hole by getting up and down to take advantage of the par-five next. However, Rahm picked up a shot for the first of back-to-back birdies to open up a four-shot cushion, which he maintained until the end of the tournament.
With this win, Rahm became the first European to win both The Masters and the US Open. The RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links is the next competition he will participate in. The men’s major season will continue in May at the PGA Championship, where Justin Thomas returns as defending champion, and Jordan Spieth has a chance to complete the career Grand Slam.
Overall, the 2021 edition of The Masters was filled with incredible moments and thrilling performances from some of the world’s top golfers. But in the end, it was Jon Rahm who prevailed with a masterful display of skill and determination. By pulling clear of Brooks Koepka and the rest of the field, Rahm cemented his place as one of the game’s rising stars and left golf fans everywhere in awe of his talent. We can only imagine what the future holds for this incredible golfer, but one thing is for sure: there will be many more great moments to come from Jon Rahm on the greens of Augusta National and beyond.
