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Patrick Cantlay won the 2021 Memorial, outdueling Collin Morikawa in a seesaw battle that included one extra playoff hole, but the heart-rending story of the event will always be the Saturday evening withdrawal of Jon Rahm
Jon Rahm
Rahm was born on 10 November 1994 in Barrika, Basque Country, Spain. He attended Arizona State University on a golf scholarship, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. There he won 11 college golf tournaments, which is second in school history, behind only Phil Mickelson's 16 collegiate wins.
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, who had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Jun 6, 2021

What happened to Jon Rahm at Memorial Tournament?

Jun 06, 2021 · Updated 9:26 AM ET, Sun June 6, 2021 Jon Rahm of Spain plays his shot from the second tee during the third round of the Memorial Tournament on Saturday, June 5, in Dublin, Ohio (CNN) Spanish golfer...

What happened at the 2018 Memorial Tournament?

Jun 06, 2021 · Jun 5, 2021 at 8:19 pm ET A wild Memorial Tournament got a lot crazier on Saturday evening as tournament leader -- and heavy favorite -- Jon Rahm had to withdraw after testing positive for...

Who is tied at 12 under at the Memorial Tournament?

Jun 05, 2021 · DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Jon Rahm walked off the 18th green after tying the 54-hole record and building a six-shot lead, leaving him on the cusp of joining Tiger Woods as the only repeat winners of the...

Will there be a memorial tournament in 2021?

Jun 05, 2021 · Jon Rahm has withdrawn from the Memorial Tournament. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) PGA TOUR Statement regarding Jon Rahm On the evening Monday, May 31, the PGA TOUR notified Jon Rahm that he was...

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Why did Rahm withdraw from Memorial golf tournament?

Jon Rahm forced to withdraw from Memorial Tournament with 6-shot lead after positive COVID-19 test. DUBLIN, Ohio -- Jon Rahm, leading the Memorial Tournament by 6 strokes, was informed following Saturday's third round that he tested positive for COVID-19 and was withdrawn from the tournament.Jun 5, 2021

Who won today's Memorial Tournament?

Patrick CantlayPatrick Cantlay edged out Collin Morikawa in a playoff to win his second title at the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide. It's his second win of the season and the fourth of his PGA TOUR career.Jun 6, 2021

Who won the Memorial Golf Tournament on sunday?

Patrick CantlayPatrick Cantlay tops Collin Morikawa to win playoff and claim his second Memorial Tournament in three years. Patrick Cantlay delivered a clutch birdie late in the round and a 12-foot par putt in a playoff to win the Memorial on a Sunday filled with drama, a little rain, and no Jon Rahm.Jun 6, 2021

What was the purse on the Memorial Tournament in golf?

$9.3 millionThe 2021 the Memorial Tournament purse is set for $9.3 million, with 68 professional players who complete four rounds at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, earning an official-money paycheck this week.Jun 6, 2021

Who Won Memorial Golf 2021?

Patrick CantlayPatrick Cantlay won the 2021 Memorial, outdueling Collin Morikawa in a seesaw battle that included one extra playoff hole, but the heart-rending story of the event will always be the Saturday evening withdrawal of Jon Rahm, who had tested positive for the coronavirus.Jun 6, 2021

Who Won Memorial Golf?

Patrick CantlayPast ResultsYearWinnerPurse2020Jon Rahm$1,674,0002019Patrick Cantlay$1,638,0002018Bryson DeChambeau$1,602,0002017Jason Dufner$1,566,00042 more rows

Who won the PGA golf tournament in Ohio today?

Uniontown's Jake McBride rolled in a 15-foot putt for birdie on the first playoff hole to win the rain-plagued 100th Ohio Open Championship at Westfield Country Club on Thursday.Jul 1, 2021

Who won the Memorial golf tournament in Ohio today?

Cantlay claimed his second Memorial Tournament title in three years with the win on Sunday in Ohio.Jun 6, 2021

Who won the PGA playoff?

Dustin Johnson was dominant in the 2019-2020 FedExCup Playoffs, winning THE NORTHERN TRUST, finishing second in a playoff to Jon Rahm in an epic showdown at the BMW Championship, then winning the TOUR Championship in Atlanta. It's the first FedExCup trophy for Johnson, who notched his 23rd PGA TOUR win.

How much did Jon Rahm make at the Memorial?

He would have been in line for the over $1.6 million winner's payday — and at least the nearly $20,000, the amount given to the player who finishes last among those who made the cut.Jun 6, 2021

How much did Cantlay win at the Memorial?

Memorial payout: Patrick Cantlay wins nearly $1.7 million at Jack's Place.Jun 6, 2021

How much did Jon Rahm just win?

Rahm (71), who also won the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines last June, also finished at 14 under when he missed a birdie attempt on the 18th hole. With the win, List claimed the first-place prize money payout of $1.512 million from an overall purse of $8.4 million.Jan 29, 2022

Who won the 2019 Memorial Tournament?

Following the withdrawal of the defending Memorial Tournament champion, Morikawa and Cantlay will enter Sunday's final round tied atop the leaderboard at 12-under. Cantlay won the tournament in 2019. Scheffler and Branden Grace are tied for third at 9-under. TRENDING.

Why did Jon Rahm withdraw from the 2021 Memorial?

on Rahm was forced to withdraw from the 2021 Memorial Tournament after testing positive for COVID-19, the PGA Tour announced Saturday. J. Rahm, who had built a six-stroke lead ...

How many strokes did Rahm have?

J. Rahm, who had built a six-stroke lead through three rounds, was being tested daily after coming in close contact with someone who was COVID-19 positive. He tested negative every day until Saturday, when he returned a positive result that was confirmed while he was on the 18th hole.

How many birdies did Rahm have?

It was a shocking turn of events given the timing. Rahm was close to perfect on the back nine, running off six birdies in an eight-hole stretch to turn a one-shot lead into a six-shot cushion, tying the Memorial record for largest 54-hole lead set by Woods in 2000. His 18-under 198 tied the record set by Scott Hoch in 1987.

Where does Rahm live?

Rahm lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, where his wife in April gave birth to their first child. Rahm has not played since the PGA Championship two weeks ago. While playing in the pro-am on Wednesday, Rahm was walking toward the 16th tee when a spectator asked for an autograph. “I'm sorry, I can't,” he said.

Did Scottie Scheffler test positive for Corona?

Cantlay and Scottie Scheffler, who played with Rahm in the third round, both said they already have tested positive for the coronavirus, though it was more than 90 days ago. They were interviewed Saturday night to determine if they would be subject to contact tracing protocols.

U.S. Open in jeopardy?

In accordance with CDC guidelines, Rahm will need to remain in isolation through June 15. This puts his participation in the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego which starts June 17 in jeopardy. Rahm, 26, won the first of his five PGA Tour titles in the 2017 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

Looking to be second to repeat

Rahm, the world No. 3, had taken control of the Memorial on Saturday. Ignited by an early morning ace and sparked by a late afternoon birdie blitz, he put himself in position to join Tiger Woods as the only players to win consecutive titles in the storied history of the event.

When did Jon Rahm get notified?

PGA TOUR Statement regarding Jon Rahm On the evening Monday, May 31, the PGA TOUR notified Jon Rahm that he was subject to contact-tracing protocols, as he had come in close contact with a person who was COVID positive. Per the TOUR’s COVID Health & Safety Plan, Rahm was given the option to remai... PGA TOUR Statement regarding Jon Rahm On the ...

How many positive tests have been done for Rahm?

While this is an incredibly unfortunate situation, throughout 50 events since the PGA TOUR’s Return to Golf, there have been only four positive tests (including Rahm) within competition; Rahm is the first positive, asymptomatic case as part of the TOUR’s routine, contact-tracing protocols.

Is Rahm in isolation?

The PGA TOUR’s medical advisor notified Rahm immediately upon completion of his round, and under TOUR protocols, he will be withdrawn from the competition. Rahm is now in isolation, and in accordance with CDC guidelines, he will need to remain in isolation through Tuesday, June 15.

Did Jon Rahm have contact tracing?

PGA TOUR Statement regarding Jon Rahm On the evening Monday, May 31, the PGA TOUR notified Jon Rahm that he was subject to contact-tracing protocols, as he had come in close contact with a person who was COVID positive. Per the TOUR’s COVID Health & Safety Plan, Rahm was given the option to remai...

Who won the 2019 Memorial Golf Tournament?

Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today that the Tournament has accepted entries from three-time major champion Jordan Spieth, former PGA Championship winner Jason Day, 2019 Memorial winner Patrick Cantlay, and rising star Viktor Hovland to compete in the premiere in...

When is the Memorial Tournament in Dublin Ohio?

Dublin, Ohio – The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, in partnership with OhioHealth, announced today they will host on-site COVID-19 vaccination opportunities for patrons attending the 46th playing of the Memorial.... May 26, 2021. Major champions Jordan Spieth and Jason Day join 2019 Memorial winner Patrick Cantlay ...

Why did Jon Rahm withdraw from the Memorial Tournament?

Jon Rahm withdraws from Memorial Tournament after testing positive for COVID-19. The tour said Rahm remained asymptomatic. Andy Levinson, the tour's senior vice president who has overseen its COVID-19 protocols, could not say whether Rahm had been vaccinated.

Who was the first Canadian to win an Olympic gold medal on home soil?

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How many birdies did Rahm have?

It was a shocking turn of events given the timing. Rahm was close to perfect on the back nine, running off six birdies in an eight-hole stretch to turn a one-shot lead into a six-shot cushion, tying the Memorial record for largest 54-hole lead set by Woods in 2000. His 18-under 198 tied the record set by Scott Hoch in 1987.

Where does Rahm live?

Rahm lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, where his wife in April gave birth to their first child. Rahm has not played since the PGA Championship two weeks ago. While playing in the pro-am on Wednesday, Rahm was walking toward the 16th tee when a spectator asked for an autograph. "I'm sorry, I can't," he said.

Why did Rahm's second round not finish?

The second round did not finish until Saturday morning because of rain delays earlier in the week. Rahm returned to make a hole-in-one on the 16th hole to take the lead, and he finished off a 65 to build a two-shot lead. The tour said his test came back positive at 4:20 p.m., about the time Rahm began to pull away.

Is Rahm asymptomatic?

The tour said Rahm remained asymptomatic. Andy Levinson, the tour's senior vice president who has overseen its COVID-19 protocols, could not say whether Rahm had been vaccinated. Players who are fully vaccinated — 14 days past the full vaccination cycle — are not subject to testing as a result of close contact.

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