Jon Rahm Defends Individual Title, Torque GC Shines at LIV Golf Indianapolis as Michigan Team Championship Looms

The LIV Golf Indianapolis event at The Club at Chatham Hills concluded on August 17, 2025, delivering a thrilling finale to the 2025 regular season. With a record-breaking crowd of over 60,000 fans—the largest attended LIV Golf event in U.S. history—the tournament showcased dramatic battles, historic performances, and pivotal outcomes that set the stage for the upcoming LIV Golf Team Championship in Michigan. Here’s a recap of the action and what to expect next.

Jon Rahm’s Grit Secures Second Straight Individual Championship

Legion XIII captain Jon Rahm capped a remarkable season with a career-best 11-under 60 in the final round, overtaking Torque GC’s Joaquin Niemann to defend his LIV Golf Individual Championship title. Rahm’s consistency—four runner-up finishes and only one result outside the top 10 (T11 in Dallas) in 13 starts—earned him 226.16 points, edging out Niemann’s 223.68. Despite the triumph, Rahm’s emotions were mixed after losing a playoff to Torque GC’s Sebastián Muñoz for the individual tournament title, marking his second consecutive week falling in a playoff.

“It’s a great moment, but it just doesn’t feel great to finish the year losing two playoffs,” Rahm said. “I’m sure over time I’ll get over that, and I’ll really appreciate what I’ve done this year.” His relentless fight, turning slow starts into dazzling finishes, was key. “It’s always been in my DNA to fight as hard as one can until the end,” he added, crediting his “slow and steady” approach for clinching the season-long title.

Niemann, a five-time winner this season, tied for fourth with a 5-under 66 but fell short for the second straight year. “It’s kind of hard to swallow,” he admitted, vowing to use the setback as motivation for 2026.

Sebastián Muñoz and Torque GC Steal the Show

The tournament belonged to Sebastián Muñoz, whose historic 12-under 59 on Friday—featuring 14 birdies and a double bogey—set the tone. On Sunday, Muñoz closed with a 65, highlighted by a clutch up-and-down birdie on the par-5 17th and a birdie on 18 to force a playoff with Rahm. In the playoff, Muñoz’s birdie putt from inside 6 feet sealed his first LIV Golf individual title and his first win in six years. “I got a little lucky that [Rahm] didn’t hit as close to me, and I finished it quick,” Muñoz said. “First time I’ve ever beaten him, so really proud of that.”

Torque GC also celebrated a monumental team victory, posting a LIV Golf record 64-under to win by 10 strokes over Rahm’s Legion XIII. The win, powered by Muñoz (65), Carlos Ortiz (63), Mito Pereira (65), and Niemann (66), ended a 28-event drought since their last victory in 2023. This marked the 17th time in LIV Golf history that a team swept both individual and team trophies, the fifth such occurrence this season.

Lock Zone, Relegation, and Final Standings

The final round resolved critical season-long battles. Bryson DeChambeau (Crushers GC) secured third place in the Individual Championship, his first top-3 finish in LIV Golf, with Muñoz finishing fourth. The Lock Zone (top 24 in points, guaranteeing 2026 spots) saw first-time qualifiers like Phil Mickelson (24th, HyFlyers GC), Bubba Watson (11th, RangeGoats GC), David Puig (10th, Fireballs GC), Thomas Pieters (19th, 4Aces GC), and Tom McKibbin (20th, Legion XIII).

At the other end, the Drop Zone (49th and below) resulted in the relegation of Henrik Stenson (49th, Majesticks GC), Andy Ogletree (50th, HyFlyers GC), Mito Pereira (51st, Torque GC), Yubin Jang (53rd, Iron Heads GC), Frederik Kjettrup (T55, Cleeks GC), and wild-card player Anthony Kim (T55). Stenson and Majesticks co-captain Ian Poulter battled intensely, with Poulter’s late flurry of four consecutive birdies securing a T17 finish and the 48th spot by a mere 0.38 points.

Team Scores and Highlights

Torque GC’s 64-under set a new LIV Golf record for the lowest team score, surpassing the previous mark of 53-under. Legion XIII (-54) and Fireballs GC (-50) rounded out the podium, with strong final-round performances from Tyrrell Hatton and Caleb Surratt (both 64, Legion XIII) and Abraham Ancer, Josele Ballester, and Sergio Garcia (all 65, Fireballs GC). The vibrant crowd, including celebrities like Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker, and Jay Williams, amplified the high-energy atmosphere.

What’s Next: LIV Golf Team Championship in Michigan

The stage is now set for the LIV Golf Team Championship in Michigan, where the top 13 teams will compete for the ultimate team title. Legion XIII enters as the No. 1 seed, bolstered by four wins and four podiums this season. Crushers GC (No. 2) and Fireballs GC (No. 3) follow, with top seeds earning the advantage of selecting their quarterfinal opponents on Friday. The remaining seeds are:

• Torque GC

• 4Aces GC

• Ripper GC

• Stinger GC

• Smash GC

• RangeGoats GC

• HyFlyers GC

• Cleeks GC

• Majesticks GC

• Iron Heads GC

The bottom two seeds, Majesticks GC and Iron Heads GC, face a play-in match on Wednesday, consisting of two singles matches and one foursomes (alternate-shot) match. The team winning at least two matches advances to the quarterfinals, while the loser’s season ends.

A Season of Highs and Lows

LIV Golf Indianapolis encapsulated the league’s intensity, from Muñoz’s breakthrough and Torque’s record-setting triumph to Rahm’s gritty title defense and the heartbreak of relegation for players like Pereira and Stenson. As the focus shifts to Michigan, the Team Championship promises more drama, with Legion XIII and Torque GC poised to lead the charge.

All data and quotes courtesy of LIV Golf Media.