Masters 2023: Jon Rahm wins, beating Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson
Spain's Jon Rahm kept his nerve and patience to win a first Masters, swinging an exciting final day in his favour from American Brooks Koepka.
Rahm became the fourth Spanish player to win the Masters and his victory poignantly came on what would have been the 66th birthday of the legendary two-time champion Seve Ballesteros, who won in 1980 and 1983. With three wins on the PGA Tour this year, plus four top-10 finishes in six previous Masters starts, Rahm had the form and previous pedigree to win at Augusta - and he duly delivered.
Not only did Rahm win the iconic Green Jacket for the first time, he also returned to the world number one ranking. Those included compatriot Jose Maria Olazabal, another two-time Masters champion and one of Rahm's mentors.What looked set to be a tight two-way duel between Rahm and Koepka ended up being a controlled and clinical victory for the Spaniard.Koepka was bidding for a fifth major title - and a first since 2019 - despite barely having played 72-hole events in recent months after deciding to switch to the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour.
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