Jon Rahm shot a 4–under 68 and outlasted rookie Davis Thompson down the final stretch to win The American Express on Sunday in La Quinta, Calif.
The Spanish star captured his second title in his past two starts, following his victory at the Sentry Tournament of Champions two weeks ago.
Rahm entered the day at the PGA West Stadium Course tied for the lead with Thompson. He moved ahead to 27 under when he birdied the par-5 16th hole and Thompson parred.
At the par-3 17th, Thompson had a chance to tie Rahm with a 48-foot putt across the island green, but he chose to keep the pin in the cup and his ball glanced off the pin rather than dropping for birdie….