Rahm's reputation continues to soar after Irish romp

PORTSTEWART, Northern Ireland - Jon Rahm enhanced his burgeoning reputation by winning the Irish Open by six strokes and a record tournament score on Sunday, shooting a 7-under 65 in a final round marked by two eagles and a rule controversy.

The 22-year-old Rahm, one of the hottest young players in world golf, holed out from 150 yards for eagle on No 4 and strung together four straight birdies from No 7 to turn what promised to be a tight final day into a procession at Portstewart Golf Club.

The 11th-ranked Spaniard added a second eagle with a long putt on the par-5 14th to widen the gap on his chasers, led by David Drysdale following his course-record 63 earlier Sunday.