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Rahm believed birdie on 18 meant Farmers playoff

A late rally at the Farmers Insurance Open left Jon Rahm one shot short of catching Marc Leishman. But as it turns out, that development was a surprising revelation for the Spaniard.

Rahm started the day with a one-shot lead at Torrey Pines, but he quickly moved into chase mode after playing his first five holes in 4 over. He clawed back over the inward half on the South Course, and a birdie on No. 17 combined with a Leishman bogey in the group ahead meant that Rahm headed to the 18th tee at 13 under, one shot off the lead.