How Jon Rahm closed it out at Torrey Pines
It was a wild final round at the Farmers Insurance Open, with numerous names making moves.
In the end it was Jon Rahm winning at Torrey Pines to capture his first PGA Tour event.
Here's how the former world No. 1 amateur in the world got it done on Torrey's South course.
Rahm bogeyed his opening hole of the day, but rebounded with birdies at par-3 3rd and par-4 5th.
The Spaniard added another one at No. 11, then made an 18-footer for eagle at the par-5 13th.
The emotions are flowing.
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The putts are going.
This is fun. #QuickHits pic.twitter.com/8iSTJ9X1tO
Rahm took the lead with a solid approach par-4 17th, that set up a birdie.
Jon Rahm is seeking his first career PGA TOUR win.
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He just birdied 17 and leads by 1. #QuickHits pic.twitter.com/vikwHbXPab
At the 72nd hole of the tournament, Rahm played two amazing shots and finished with an incredible putt from 60 feet.
Shot 1: Perfect (early tee pick up)
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Shot 2: Perfect (club twirl)
Shot 3: Perfect (in the hole)
What nerves? pic.twitter.com/X9lj4cbFRh
The victory not only made him the youngest champion ever in event history, he's also the first player since Arnold Palmer to win it in his tournament debut.
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