Why Jon Rahm remains underrated, underappreciated despite current run as No. 1 golfer in the world
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The best golfer on the planet right now, Rahm may not be getting the love he truly deserves
Cameron Smith kickstarted the golf year on Sunday by shooting 34 under to win the Tournament of Champions in Maui, which was something that had never been done before in the history of the PGA Tour. Somehow, it's not even the most impressive thing he did this past weekend.
Paired with world No. 1 Jon Rahm from Saturday morning onward for the remaining 36 holes, Smith never trailed -- not for a single hole -- despite the fact that Rahm tossed a 61-66 at him, allowing him to now hold the second-lowest score to par in the history of the PGA Tour. Smith warded off the fanciest kitchen sink in the world to win the biggest tournament of his career.
While this year's event at Kapalua should be remembered for what Smith accomplished, it should not be forgotten in Rahm's long march as the No. 1 player in the world -- a spot he's held now for six straight months. While it's true that his last 12 months of golf have somehow only included one victory, it's also true that he's playing a level of golf on the PGA Tour that's difficult to fully comprehend from a historical perspective.
