Rahm outlasts rookie Thompson to win AmEx by 1 stroke
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Jon Rahm took advantage of mistakes by rookie Davis Thompson over the adventuresome final three holes to win The American Express by one stroke. It was second victory in as many starts. The Spanish star will move up one spot in the world rankings to No. 3. He pumped his right fist and flashed a look of relief after tapping in for a two-putt par on No. 18 at the PGA West Stadium Course to finish at 27-under 261. He avoided trouble down the stretch while Thompson found just enough to miss his first victory in 20 starts. Thompson led through 36 holes and shared the lead with Rahm going into the final round.
