American Talor Gooch wins LIV Golf Andalucia at Valderrama
Gooch closed with a 1-under 70 to finish at 8 under, a stroke ahead of Spanish star Jon Rahm (65). Rahm led Legion XIII to its third team title of the season.
Gooch has a record 13 trophies – four regular-season individual wins, seven regular-season team wins, one team championship in 2022 with 4Aces and one individual championship in 2023.
Abraham Ancer was third at 5 under after a 66.
Bryson DeChambeau closed with a 74 to tie for 30th at 3 over.
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