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Jon Rahm sweeps PGA of America honors, finalist for Tour's POY

At least one organization had decided Jon Rahm its player of the year. Another soon could follow.

Rahm was announced Tuesday as the winner of the PGA of America Player of the Year Award, which has been awarded since 1948 and is determined by a points-based system that factors in tournament wins, official money and scoring average.

The Spaniard, who was second to Justin Thomas last season, finished with 75 points, five clear of Bryson DeChambeau, during this six-major super season. Patrick Cantlay and Collin Morikawa were third and fourth, respectively.

Rahm won just one tournament this past season, though it was a big one, the U.