U.S. Open Recap: Rahm’s clutch putts highlight wild final round

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Jon Rahm, of Spain, pumps his fist after making his birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

Jon Rahm is a major championship winner.

It’s been a whirlwind month for the Spaniard after being forced to withdraw from the Memorial with COVID-19, but Rahm captured his first career major on Sunday thanks to a pair of clutch birdie putts on his final two holes of the tournament.

Rahm’s victory capped a wild afternoon at Torrey Pines. Catch up on how it all unfolded with our recap below.

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