{"id":618584,"date":"2026-04-20T05:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/618584\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T05:58:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:58:12","slug":"bryson-dechambeau-withdraws-from-mexico-with-injury-jon-rahm-wins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/618584\/","title":{"rendered":"Bryson DeChambeau withdraws from Mexico with injury, Jon Rahm wins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bryson DeChambeau\u2019s surprise move raised eyebrows as LIV Golf officials announced an act of defiance following speculation about the breakaway league\u2019s future beyond 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Jon Rahm claimed a dominant six-shot win in Mexico City on Monday morning Australian time, the Spaniard\u2019s second of the year and fourth since joining LIV in late 2023.<\/p>\n<p>\ufeffFOX SPORTS, available on Kayo Sports, is streaming The 2026 PGA Tour LIVE &amp; Exclusive | New to Kayo? <a href=\"https:\/\/kayosports.com.au\/en-AU\/welcome\/golf?pg=default&amp;extcamp=fsaeditoriallinkgolf-edt-fsp-lnk-awr-grc-glf-kyo&amp;channel=fsa&amp;campaign=fsacontra&amp;voucher=\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"i-amphtml-fill-content i-amphtml-replaced-content\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/poster-fallback.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Rahm, who finished 21-under par, charged to victory with a seven-under 64 in the final round. <\/p>\n<p>The former world No.1 has missed the top ten just once in LIV events, but failed to taste victory despite winning the individual title last year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve performed poorly down the stretch on this course having a chance to win before, so it\u2019s almost like I don\u2019t let myself believe it,\u201d Rahm said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you would have told me last week on Thursday afternoon that I\u2019d be winning by a six-shot margin this week, I would not have believed you because of how bad I played. <\/p>\n<p>\u201c[It was a] hell of an effort, and just what a Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Out of this world\u2019: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/golf\/pga-tour-2026-matt-fitzpatrick-defeats-scottie-scheffler-in-a-playoff-to-win-rbc-heritage-incredible-shot-into-18th-green-gary-woodland-holeout-eagle\/news-story\/66c14f54afffaf1fec8a3cc1a5673639\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">PGA escape act stuns world No.1 as \u2018shot of year\u2019 lights up $28m finale<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/golf\/liv-golf-ceo-scott-oneil-deleted-interview-saudis-to-fund-until-the-end-of-the-year-bryson-dechambeau-dummy-spit-over-course-quality\/news-story\/1d86991013b4144f88b105c7a2d47565\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\ufeffLIV boss\u2019 deleted interview causes stir about future as Bryson spits the dummy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ufeff\u2018Is that right?\u2019: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com.au\/golf\/liv-golf-mexico-city-broadcast-fails-due-to-technical-issues-david-feherty-attacks-media-over-reports-of-livs-demise-pga-tour-rbc-heritage-first-round\/news-story\/96025648615ba3699f90af5aec2df08c\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">LIV boss attacks PGA, golf media and drops Aussie future hint in fiery interview\ufeff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jon Rahm poses with the trophy after winning LIV Golf Mexico City.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>As Rahm triumphed, LIV\u2019s other biggest name DeChambeau was nowhere to be seen.<\/p>\n<p>The two-time major champion withdrew from the tournament before the start of the final day, citing a wrist injury.<\/p>\n<p>The issue arose after DeChambeau lost his cool earlier in the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>After a blasting a bunker shot across a green, the American vented his anger with the condition of Club de Golf Chapultepec.<\/p>\n<p>DeChambeau copped a bad lie in what he believed should have been rough.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou got destroyed grass\u2026 oh this is rough,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGuys this is what we\u2019re playing on apparently!\u201d <\/p>\n<p>It was a rough week for the 32-year-old, who missed the cut at last week\u2019s Masters with a triple bogey on the final hole of his second round.<\/p>\n<p>DeChambeau was two-over par after three rounds, 16 shots behind leader Rahm, and footage of him failing to hit the hole on a short putt went viral.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, LIV\u2019s officials pushed back on reports the league may be coming to an end.<\/p>\n<p>LIV announced that they will be returning to Mexico City next year and have already put tickets on sale.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement comes despite the financial uncertainty that lingers as Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund is set to withdraw its funding of the league.<\/p>\n<p>CEO Scott O\u2019Neil made passionate statements about LIV\u2019s future during the tournament, which clearly doubled as a pitch to new investors.<\/p>\n<p>The former chief executive of the NBA\u2019s Philadelphia 76ers clearly believes LIV can secure more investment going forward.<\/p>\n<p>They are also locked in to return to South Africa after attracting more than 100,000 fans to its first event in Johannesburg last month.<\/p>\n<p>Hong Kong and Riyadh have also been flagged for returns in 2027, while LIV\u2019s popular Adelaide event is under contract until 2031.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re grateful to our hosts Club de Golf Chapultepec, the home team Torque GC, to the City of Mexico, the Salinas family and most importantly, the passionate fans whose support help make this event so special as we build for the future in Mexico,\u201d LIV Golf\u2019s executive vice president and head of events Ross Hallett said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe can\u2019t wait to return in 2027 as we continue our mission to grow the game of 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