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Who Is Jon Rahm’s Wife: All You Need to Know About the Spaniard’s Biggest Support Pillar

Published 03/24/2021, 11:54 AM EDT

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An exceptional player of the game, Jon Rahm was able to mark his name on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour with his extraordinary skill set on the course. One of the most popular golfers in the world, he hails from Basque Country in Spain. The golfer turned pro in 2016 and became an instant attraction on both the Tours. All of this was possible through his one and only soulmate’s support.

The Ryder Cup veteran has a total of 10 wins on the European Tour and 11 on the PGA Tour, including 2 majors. Although he should get the credit for all the accolades, one can’t discount the support pillar that kept pushing him through the various hurdles. Let us take a look at the golfer’s special person.

Meet Kelly Cahill, John Rahm’s wife

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Besides his game, a lot of attention has shifted toward his personal life after Rahm married Kelly Cahill in 2019. The couple is popular in the sports world since the golfer’s wife is also an athlete, or more precisely, a javelin player. 

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She was born on February 23, 1994, in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Portland to Rob and Nancy Cahill. The Spaniard’s wife also has a brother named Marty. As for her education, Cahill graduated from Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, unlike her brother who went to Oregon’s Lake Oswego High School. 

The American sportswoman then joined Arizona State University where she majored in biology. Besides academics, she also excelled in track and field as an athlete and her primary sport was the javelin throw. Moreover, the student-athlete also played tennis and tried her luck at boxing.

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Rahm went to the same institution as Cahill — at the Arizona State University. Shortly after they met, they developed an instant bond that eventually blossomed into something beautiful.

The story of Jon Rahm and Kelly Cahill  

 The relationship that began in college has been going strong ever since. While the boyfriend was excelling as a golfer in Arizona State, his partner was getting her own fame through the sport of javelin. 

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The couple then decided to move in together and take their relationship to the next level in 2017. They tied the knot after two years. After getting engaged in 2018, the Spanish professional married his college sweetheart Kelly Cahill in an intimate ceremony in his hometown of Bilbao in 2019. The couple has been winning the hearts of sports fans ever since. 

 

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The golfer’s wife has been a constant presence at golf events to support her husband as he dukes it out with the other players on the course. The couple announced in November 2020 that they were expecting their first child. The duo’s first son, Kepa came into the world in April 2021 followed by their second son, Eneko in 2022. Things are going incredibly well for Rahm both on and off the course.

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Arjun Athreya is a senior writer at EssentiallySports and has been contributing since early 2020. Having developed an avid interest in sports at an early age, he pursued a Journalism degree and graduated from Madras Christian College. Arjun manages the Golf division and its content, and primarily covers news pertaining to the NBA as well.
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