Jon Rahm made golf history by winning the 2025 LIV Golf season points title without a single tournament victory, capping off the year with back-to-back playoff losses. In the Indianapolis finale, Rahm shot a stunning 11-under 60 but lost a dramatic playoff to Sebastián Muñoz, who overcame him with a clutch birdie. Despite not winning, Rahm’s unmatched consistency across 13 events earned him the coveted title and an $18 million bonus, edging out five-time winner Joaquín Niemann by just over three points.
This video covers all the action from The Club at Chatham Hills, highlights Munoz’s record-breaking 59 with a double-bogey, and dives deep into the debate over LIV Golf’s points system—should consistency be rewarded over outright victories? Also featuring the final standings, team competition updates as Torque GC set a new team total record, and the high-pressure race to avoid relegation, this video is your comprehensive recap of one of the golf season’s most talked-about finishes.
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Imagine winning a championship title without actually winning a single tournament. Sounds like a paradox, right? But that’s exactly what happened to John Rom, who successfully defended his Live Golf season points title despite not winning any events throughout the year. But here’s where it gets even more intriguing. Rahm lost in a playoff to Sebastian Munoz on the first extra hole in the Indianapolis event, marking his second consecutive loss in a playoff. This raises an interesting question. Can a player truly be considered a champion if they haven’t won a single tournament? This is a topic of debate among golf enthusiasts, and we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Wrong’s journey to defending his title was nothing short of remarkable. He closed with an impressive 11 under 60, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Munoz, on the other hand, made history by becoming the first player to shoot 59 with a double bogey and then went on to win the playoff with a 6-foot birdie putt on the par418th. This victory was a significant milestone for Munoz, who had never beaten Rom before. As he said in an interview, I got a little lucky that he didn’t hit as close to me and I finished it quick. First time I’ve ever beaten him, so really proud of that and happy that I got to go home with the trophy. Rahm’s loss in the playoff was his second in as many weeks, having fallen to Dean Burmeister in a three-way playoff the previous week. Despite this, Rahm was gracious in defeat, saying, “It’s a great moment, but it just doesn’t feel great to finish the year, losing two playoffs. I’m sure over time I’ll get over that and I’ll really appreciate what I’ve done this year. To be able to win the season without actually winning a tournament, I know I’ll be proud of that. This statement highlights the complexities of competitive golf where a player’s performance can be measured in various ways. The LIV golf season points title was previously held by Waqin Neman, a fivetime winner this season. Neman shot a 66 to tie for fourth at 17 under. His first top 10 finish of the year that he didn’t win. As he reflected on his performance, Neman said, “It’s kind of hard to swallow, but at the end of the day, I think it is what it is. I feel like it’s going to put something inside me to kind of work harder and try to be in this situation again next year and make it different.” This sentiment echoes the thoughts of many athletes who have faced similar setbacks and it will be interesting to see how Neman bounces back in the future. The team event championship was won by Torque GC led by Muno and Neman with a record 64 under total. This broke the previous LIIV mark of 53 under set by another team. As the golf world continues to evolve, we can expect to see more exciting developments and record-breaking performances. And this is the part most people miss. The impact of team dynamics on individual performance. In the case of Torque GC, the synergy between Munoz and Neman was undeniable and it will be fascinating to see how they build on this momentum in the upcoming season. In other news, Ian Poulter birdied four of his last five holes for a 67 to tie for 17th and avoid relegation from the tour. His teammate Henrik Stenson, however, was relegated after missing a 20ft birdie putt on the final hole that would have kept him on the tour. This dramatic turn of events serves as a reminder of the high stakes involved in professional golf where a single shot can make all the difference. As we reflect on the live golf season, we’re left with more questions than answers. What does it mean to be a champion in golf? Is it solely about winning tournaments or is there more to it?
