Jon Rahm, one of the fiercest competitors in golf, a two-time major champion, and now… heading into a nearly three-month break with a whole lot of “almosts” in his rearview mirror. And let’s be real — this is unfamiliar territory for the Spanish superstar.
Here’s the thing: Rahm did have a solid season if you look at it from a macro view. He was consistent. He was competitive. He helped lead another Ryder Cup win, which is no small feat. And oh yeah, he did win the LIV Golf individual title — again. That’s two years running. That’s dominance in its own right.
Close Calls, But No Crowns
For the first time since turning pro he didn’t notch a single individual tournament victory. That’s gotta sting a little for someone with his resume.
Runner-up four times in LIV events? Sure, that’s commendable — but second place starts to feel like a broken record when you’re used to hoisting trophies. Then there were the majors and Euro Tour appearances. Best finish? Tied for seventh. Not terrible, but definitely not Rahm-like. And let’s not forget that brutal ending at the PGA Championship — a Sunday that started with promise and ended in a bogey-double bogey-double bogey train wreck. Oof.
A Reset Button or a Risky Gamble?
Now he’s pressing pause until February. That’s over three months away. No tournaments. No pressure. Just Jon Rahm, his family, and time. It’s the longest break of his pro career. And honestly, it sounds like he’s not entirely sure how it’s going to go.
“I’ve never had three months off,” he said. “But I’m looking forward to it.” You can almost hear the curiosity in his voice. Will it refresh him? Will it reset the fire? Or will it make him itch to get back sooner?
Eyes on Saudi Arabia
Rahm says if it feels like too much time off, he might not do it again next year. That’s the mark of a guy who’s still hungry, still figuring things out in a career that’s far from plateaued. But one thing’s clear — when February rolls around, the eyes will be on Rahm to see what kind of version shows up in Saudi Arabia. Rested? Rusty? Or ready to reclaim the winner’s circle?
