Jon Rahm wins U.S. Open at Torrey Pines for his first major title

By - Associated Press - Updated: 8:25 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2021

SAN DIEGO — Jon Rahm wins U.S. Open at Torrey Pines for his first major title.

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