[Golf Topic] Rahm "Finishes 2021 Season as World No.1"... 'PO Champ' Cantlay 4th

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○..."I am the new golf emperor."

The solo run of 'Number 1' Jon Rahm (Spain, photo) continues. In the weekly official golf world rankings announced on the afternoon of the 6th (Korean time), he received 10.85 points, widening the gap by 1.88 points from 2nd place Dustin Johnson (USA, 8.97 points). Despite finishing as runner-up (20 under par) on the final day of the PGA Tour 'Playoffs (PO) 3rd round' Tour Championship held that morning at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia (par 70, 7,259 yards), there was some regret.

Rahm, from Barrika, Spain, is a graduate of the prestigious golf program at Arizona State University in the USA. Turning professional in 2016, he immediately secured his first victory at the Farmers Open in January 2017, followed by wins at the CareerBuilder Challenge in January 2018, the Zurich Classic in April 2019, and notably the Memorial Tournament in July last year. He became world number one for the first time in 31 years for a Spanish player since Seve Ballesteros in 1989.

This year, he again demonstrated exceptional power by winning the US Open, considered the 'national title' of the United States, in June. Out of 21 tournaments, he finished in the 'Top 10' fourteen times, showing remarkable consistency by competing for the title in every event. This performance propelled him to first place in both prize money ($7.71 million) and scoring average (68.39 strokes). Following Johnson are Collin Morikawa in 3rd place and 'PO champ' Patrick Cantlay (both USA) in 4th. In Korea, Im Sung-jae (23) ranks 29th, Kim Si-woo (26) 50th, and Lee Kyoung-hoon (30, both CJ Logistics) 58th.

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