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‘Has Jon Rahm Found God?’: Golf World Reacts to the World No.1’s Doppelganger

Published 12/09/2021, 2:54 PM EST

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Jon Rahm has been lying low for the last couple of weeks. And while we haven’t seen or heard much from him, there is someone who is compensating on his behalf.

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Rob Williamson, a fan on Twitter, came across this video of a choir. If not for what he wrote, one would’ve absolutely scrolled past this masterpiece. He said, “Has Jon Rahm found God? Wait for it.” A couple of seconds into the video, the camera shifts to a man who looks freakishly like the golfer we know as Jon Rahm.

 

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Had to go for a double-take there? Well, it’s not our man, of course. However, the resemblance is uncanny. Twitter, too, was incredibly impressed by this find. Many found it highly comical and here is what they had to say-

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Jon Rahm ends 2021 as World No. 1

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The Spaniard had a very dramatic 2021. Not even a week into the year, he changed his sponsor from TaylorMade to Callaway, a massive shift that included all equipment and clothing. In June, Rahm was all set to play at the Memorial Tournament. However, a positive covid result forced him to withdraw, abandoning a six-stroke lead for a win.

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The same month, he went on to win his first major championship, the U.S. Open. Consequently, a third-place finish at the Open Championship was followed up with another positive test, obstructing his path to playing at the Tokyo Olympics. For the prior season, he won the Player of the Year award, the Vardon trophy, and the Byron Nelson Award.

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Moreover, he became the World No. 1, and even though he hasn’t teed it up after the Ryder Cup, citing the desperate need for a break, he concludes the year at the highest spot.

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Ishita Bhargava is a Golf content writer at Essentially Sports. Currently pursuing her undergraduate degree from the Shri Ram College of Commerce, she has a keen interest in sports and fitness. When not playing or watching a sports event, Ishita can be seen spending time with her pets or binge-watching.
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