Fans have traveled long distances to watch Jon Rahm play and cheer him on. Back in 2021, Rahm spoke about how golf-hungry the crowds at the Spanish Open were, admitting that he absolutely loved playing in front of them. He has given those fans plenty to cheer for over the years, but in 2026, he chose to prioritize his family over that familiar rush, and rightly so.
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Now, with the happiest of news to share, Rahm has fans cheering for him again, this time alongside some of the biggest names in sports.
Tournament organizers first confirmed Rahm’s absence from this year’s Spanish Open on October 6th, with Rahm taking to social media to announce that he would not be in Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, because he had to take care of his wife, who would soon be giving birth to their fourth child.
On October 16th, little Begoña Cahill Rahm was born, and Rahm shared another statement on social media.
“Feeling incredibly grateful and blessed to have welcomed another little girl into our family this week, Begoña Cahill Rahm. Momma and baby are doing great, and we’re soaking up every moment as a family of six,” the Spanish professional wrote in an Instagram post’s caption.
The post featured an image of the duo holding their newborn, who marks another chapter in Rahm and Kelley’s growing family. The couple, who married in December 2019, are now parents to sons Kepa and Eneko, daughter Alaia, and their newest arrival. Kepa was born in April 2021, followed by Eneko in August 2022, and Alaia in September 2024.
By skipping this year’s Spanish Open, Rahm missed the chance to make history as the first player in the modern era to win the tournament four times. A victory in Madrid would have put him ahead of his idol Seve Ballesteros, who also won three titles in 1981, 1985, and 1995. Rahm remains on three wins from 2018, 2019, and 2022, while Ángel de la Torre’s record of five Spanish Open titles, set over a century ago, remains untouched for another year.
But for Rahm, there are things in life that matter more than adding another title to his name. Fatherhood has remained a recurring theme in Rahm’s comments about his life beyond golf. In a March 2026 interview with The Straits Times, he explained that his priorities extend well beyond his achievements on the course.
“I am much more interested in being respected as a husband by my wife, as a dad by my kids and as a son by my family, than for whatever I do on the golf course,” Rahm said.
Rahm also faces uncertainty over his golfing future. On October 14, he formalized his exit from LIV Golf, reportedly giving up more than $100 million in remaining contract payments. He also rejected a proposed player-owned relaunch, dubbed “LIV 2.0,” while a return to the PGA Tour remains uncertain.
Begoña’s arrival has given Jon Rahm and Kelley a happier personal milestone. The announcement attracted congratulatory messages from athletes across several sports. This includes swimming legend Michael Phelps, tennis great Rafael Nadal, and NBA superstar LeBron James. Fellow golfers Tony Finau, Kevin Na, and Eugenio Chacarra also sent messages.
Phelps wrote, “Congrats to you and Kelly, my guy!”
The message carries a personal connection between the two athletes. Rahm previously revealed that Phelps reached out after the birth of his first son, Kepa, in 2021. The swimmer understood the emotional challenge of leaving a newborn to resume elite competition, having experienced a similar situation during his own career.
“He knows how hard it is to be there and then right after that, gone, I have to go train, and not see him. He did help me out with that,” Rahm said of Phelps in 2021.
The two-time major champion has since described Phelps as a very good friend. Phelps and his wife, Nicole, also welcomed their fourth son in January 2024. This makes Rahm’s announcement of a family of six particularly relatable to the Olympic champion.
Nadal offered a brief message in Spanish, writing, “¡Enhorabuena! ❤️” The phrase translates to “Congratulations!”
The tennis legend has acknowledged Rahm’s achievements before. Following the golfer’s victory at the 2023 Masters, Nadal sent him a congratulatory voice message that Jon Rahm later discussed publicly. The latest response shifts the focus from a major championship triumph to an important moment in Rahm’s personal life.
LeBron James commented, “CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾”
The former Los Angeles Lakers star had previously reacted to Rahm’s Instagram post celebrating his LIV Golf Hong Kong victory in March 2026. Rahm has also explained that the two share a mutual friend and had discussed arranging a golf outing when the Lakers visited Arizona.
James has been significantly involved in golf recently. He started playing and uploading videos on social media in 2025. Since then, he has sent social media messages to many elites, including the World No. 1 Nelly Korda.
Fellow golfers also joined the celebration. Finau commented, “So precious!! Congrats Rahms! ❤️,” while Kevin Na wrote, “Congrats Rahmbo!”
These responses fit golfers who often include family in their career celebrations.
After defeating Jon Rahm at the 2023 Mexico Open, Finau celebrated his sixth PGA Tour title with his wife and children. He later spent part of the evening caddying for two of his sons at a nearby par-three course.
Na has also balanced family milestones with a demanding tournament schedule. He withdrew from the 2022 Players Championship ahead of the birth of his third child and had previously missed the 2019 BMW Championship for the arrival of his son Leo.
Eugenio Chacarra rounded out the reactions with an emoji-filled message. “😍😍congrats!!” he wrote. The Spanish golfer had finished tied for second at the Spanish Open the previous weekend.
Together, the messages offered congratulations from athletes across sports. For Jon Rahm, the occasion also reinforces his priority as a husband and father.