After 18 months without a win, Jon Rahm reclaims form at LIV Golf Hong Kong with a stunning -23 performance.
Jon Rahm has reminded the golf world of his elite status with an impressive display on the LIV Golf tour in March 2026, culminating in a breakthrough victory that ended an extended period without an individual title.
Rahm’s Hong Kong Triumph Breaks Nearly 18-Month Drought
The Spanish golfer captured the LIV Hong Kong event from March 5-8 with a commanding performance, finishing at -23 (66-62-65-64) to secure a three-stroke victory over Thomas Detry. The win marked the end of a 539-day drought without an individual success on the LIV Golf circuit, a milestone that resonated deeply with Spain’s golfing community.
Rahm’s scoring progression demonstrated his improving form throughout the tournament, highlighted by a particularly strong second round of 62. The margin of victory underscored the dominance he displayed over the four-day event, positioning him firmly at the top of the LIV Golf season standings.
Momentum Continues in Singapore and South Africa
Following his Hong Kong victory, Rahm carried momentum into subsequent events across Asia and beyond. At LIV Singapore (March 12-15), he finished tied for fifth at -10, recording rounds of 67, 68, 71, and 68. While he shared the lead after the opening round, he could not maintain the advantage as Bryson DeChambeau eventually claimed victory in a playoff.
The following week brought an agonizing near-miss at LIV South Africa (March 19-22). Rahm shot a spectacular final-round 63 to force a playoff against DeChambeau, only to fall short at the first extra hole. This marked his third runner-up finish of the season, demonstrating both his consistent form and the competitive challenges he continues to face.
Equipment-wise, Rahm continues to trust Callaway equipment, wielding the Paradym Ai Smoke Driver and playing the Chrome Soft X ball.
Spanish Golf Gains Momentum with Puig Rising
The strong March performances extended beyond Rahm. David Puig, the young Spanish talent competing for Fireballs GC, demonstrated his own progress with solid results across the three events. Puig finished tied eighth in Hong Kong at -14, tied 21st in Singapore at -4, and tied sixth in South Africa at -22. These performances propelled the emerging golfer to a career-high ranking of approximately 75th in the World Ranking.
Puig relies on TaylorMade equipment as he continues his development on professional golf’s biggest stages.
However, not all Spanish professionals experienced success during this period. LPGA competitor Carlota Ciganda faced a challenging stretch, recording a tie for 41st at the HSBC Championship (even par), followed by missed cuts at both the Fortinet Founders Cup and Ford Championship. The 35-year-old has slipped to 38th in the Rolex Rankings and will seek to rebuild momentum in upcoming events.