On Sunday, November 15th, Jon Rahm claimed victory at the 2020 Masters Tournament, becoming the first Spanish golfer to do so. Rahm, who had been in contention for the title since the first day of the tournament, was able to hold off a late charge from Sungjae Im to win by one stroke. Meanwhile, defending champion Brooks Koepka struggled throughout the tournament and finished in a tie for 40th place.
Rahm’s victory was a historic one, as he became the first Spanish golfer to win the Masters. He also became just the second golfer from Spain to win a major championship, joining Seve Ballesteros who won five majors in his career. Rahm’s victory was especially impressive considering he was playing in his first Masters tournament.
Meanwhile, Koepka’s struggles throughout the tournament were unexpected. He had won the previous two Masters tournaments and was considered one of the favorites to win this year’s event. However, he struggled with his putting and was unable to make up ground on the leaders. He finished with a three-over par total, well behind Rahm’s winning score of 13-under par.
Rahm’s victory was a remarkable achievement and will be remembered for years to come. He is now in elite company as one of only a handful of golfers to have won a major championship in their first attempt. For Koepka, his struggles at the Masters will be a disappointment, but he will have plenty of opportunities to redeem himself in future tournaments.
