Jon Rahm has spent several years among golf’s elite. His steady rise even carried him to the world number one ranking during certain stretches of the sport’s calendar. For now, he competes in LIV Golf, and in that circuit, he continues leaving evidence of his remarkable talent.
This past weekend he did it again. He captured the LIV Golf Hong Kong title and, with it, drew enormous attention for the achievement. Among those closely following what happened with his performance was the great Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James.
It was on Sunday, March 8, 2026 that the Iberian player secured the championship. Afterward, he shared several images from the course on Instagram and showed how he celebrated the moment with people close to him.
A great victory for John Rahm
Golf demands precision, but it also requires a calm mindset capable of controlling thoughts, especially in critical moments. Without that balance the game can turn against a player, leading to mistakes that may later be deeply regretted.
For that reason, the sport often becomes a battle with oneself, a constant mental contest that requires precise touches toward the hole. That is how titles are achieved, and why winning in golf is always such a demanding challenge.
Regarding Jon Rahm’s major victory, he chose to celebrate it with his followers on social media by posting images along with a brief message.
Well… that’s one more than last year! Glad to get it done at such a special place. Vamos!
After Rahm shared the post, many reactions appeared. Among them was LeBron James, who left a series of clapping emojis and a smiling face in the comment section.
To secure the victory, the Spanish delivered a spectacular Sunday round. He shot six under par and finished the tournament at 23 under, three strokes ahead of Thomas Detry.
With this title, Rahm returns to the top after spending a considerable stretch without a victory. The last time he won came at LIV Golf Chicago in 2024
For LeBron James fans, this is nothing new. He loves golf and often shares clips where he practices his swing. Regarding the connection between the two athletes, Rahm spoke there earlier this month.
We have a friend in common and [the Lakers] came early to play the Suns on Thursday night.”…”He said, ‘Looking forward to seeing if we could play,’ and I had it set up to play golf with him.
He just started playing, so he’s very new to golf, and somebody that big, golf clubs are not meant for a six-foot-nine giant who’s as strong as he is.
Rahm said. So perhaps soon they will be seen together enjoying this sport and spending quality time as friends.
