Jon Rahm Loses Playoff But Still Wins LIV Golf Individual Title
By: Derek Clements | Edited: Mon 18 Aug 2025
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Colombia’s Sebastian Munoz birdied the final two holes of regulation and won a one-hole playoff over Spain’s Jon Rahm to win the LIV Golf Indianapolis event. Rahm, who surged up the leaderboard in the third round by shooting an 11-under-par 60, may have lost but the somehow managed to win a second consecutive LIV Golf Individual Championship title over Chile’s Joaquin Niemann despite failing to win all season.
Munoz entered the day tied with Dustin Johnson at 16-under. A bogey on the par-four 15th hole dropped him to 20-under for the tournament while Rahm ended his round on a run, playing his final six holes in five-under to get into the clubhouse at 22-under.
After a par on the 16th hole, Munoz rallied with back-to-back birdies on the final two holes to force a playoff and birdied the 18th hole once again to end the playoff after Rahm’s birdie putt drifted just left of the hole.
It was his first LIV victory after six top-five finishes and 13 top-10 finishes.
"There’s no words to describe it right now. I’m proud of myself," Munoz said. "It’s been a long time coming, six years since my last win, and it’s awesome right now being able to take it in with my daughter, my family, everyone here, it’s great."
Rahm, who entered the day tied for ninth at 11-under, finished a bogey-free front nine with five birdies. On the back nine, he scored an eagle on the par-5 13th, and then birdied the final four holes after a bogey on the par-three 14th. The Spaniard won the individual title despite not winning a single event this season. He stormed past Niemann at the wire with three second-place finishes in the last four LIV events. All this despite Niemann winning five times this year. Go figure!
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Derek Clements is a seasoned sports journalist and regular Golfshake contributor, specialising in tour coverage, opinion pieces, and feature writing. With a long career in national newspapers and golf media, he has reported on the game across Europe, the United States and Australia. A passionate golfer, he has played and reviewed numerous renowned courses, with personal favourites including Pebble Beach, Kingsbarns, Aldeburgh, Old Thorns and the K Club. His love of the game informs his thoughtful commentary on both professional golf and the wider golfing community.
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