Who was the first Spanish golfer to win the US Open?
Category: The Majors
Clue
He is from Barrika, Basque Country
Answer
Jon Rahm became the first Spanish golfer to win the US Open in 2021
More about Jon Rahm's 2021 US Open win
Jon Rahm turned professional in 2016.
In June 2021 he won the US Open at Torrey Pines South Course with a total score of -6. Rahm finished the tournament with 2 colossal birdies on the 17th and 18th holes. Runner up was Louis Oosthuizen at -5.
Rahm was 26 years old when he won the tournament.
Other Spanish golfers who have won a major tournament are Sergio Garcia (1 major), Jose-Maria Olazabal (2 majors) and Seve Ballesteros (5 majors).