DUBLIN, Ohio – Memorial leader Jon Rahm could be 18 holes away from ascending to world No. 1 for the first time in his career.
There are two scenarios in which the 25-year-old Spaniard could leapfrog Rory McIlroy and take over the top spot:
- A win, plus McIlroy finishing worse than a tie for second (currently T-12);
- Solo second, plus McIlroy placing worse than solo 30th.
“It’s obviously a big deal,” Rahm said. “I can’t sit here and try to diminish it and avoid it because it would just be lying to myself because it’s a big deal.