Jon Rahm overtakes Rory McIlroy for world No 1 ranking with Memorial win

McIlroy is yet to record a top-10 finish following the resumption of the tour

Jon Rahm is congratulated by Jack Nicklaus after winning the Memorial golf tournament. AP Photo/Darron Cummings

Spain’s Jon Rahm won the Memorial golf tournament in Dublin, Ohio on Monday, dethroning Rory McIlroy as world No 1 in the process.

Despite shooting a three-over 75 on Sunday, the 25-year-old did just enough to hang on and finish three shots ahead of American Ryan Palmer.