Jon Rahm once again proved why he is one of the most prominent figures in world golf with a memorable final-round performance at the 2025 PGA Championship, held at the demanding and prestigious Quail Hollow Club.
The Basque golfer came into Sunday with limited chances after three inconsistent rounds, but he delivered a spectacular final push that saw him rapidly climb the leaderboard and fight for the title until the very end in the season’s second major.
With tough conditions and a course that left little room for error all week, Rahm managed to stay composed, adjust his strategy, and bring out his best golf when it mattered most. His final round of 73 wasn’t one of the lowest scores of the day or among the leaders, but that was only due to a risky and erratic finish in which he gave everything in an attempt to win—carding two double bogeys and one bogey. Up until that point, he had been the best player on the course, reaching three-under for the day.
The Spaniard’s performance was full of quality: strong driving off the tee, brilliant recoveries, and a putter that came alive in key moments. His chance to win slipped away at holes 14 and 15, where he failed to capitalize on two solid birdie opportunities. The galleries at Quail Hollow, fully aware of the magnitude of his charge, followed him with growing excitement as he surged up the leaderboard.
In the end, Rahm finished in eighth place, seven shots behind the champion, Scottie Scheffler, who claimed the title with a brilliant performance of his own—his third career major. While the win eluded him, Rahm delivered a display that reinforced his status as a cool-headed competitor, capable of bringing his best to the game’s most demanding stages.
This eighth-place finish adds yet another top-10 to Rahm’s PGA Championship record and confirms his strong form in 2025—a season in which he has combined consistency with flashes of brilliance. His Sunday comeback was one of the most striking moments of this major and strengthens his credentials heading into the year’s final two Grand Slam events: the U.S. Open and The Open Championship.
As the season progresses, Jon Rahm continues to show that his ambition and talent know no bounds. At Quail Hollow, he roared once again like the greats—flirting with the epic. And while the trophy went to Scheffler, Sunday in Charlotte carried a distinctly Spanish flair.