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Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates with the trophy after winning during the final round of The Memorial Tournament. Credit: AFP Photo
Jon Rahm became the first Spaniard since Seve Ballestors in 1989 to hold golf's world number one ranking, fending off a late challenge Sunday to win the US PGA Memorial tournament.
Rahm holed a chip from 31 feet at the par-3 16th to thwart American rival Ryan Palmer's fightback and overtake Northern Ireland star Rory McIlroy for the top spot in the rankings
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