Jon Rahm always has a challenge in mind. The Basque golfer is in the capital this week to play the ‘ACCIONA Open de Espaa presented by Madrid’, tournament in which defend the title, and aspires to equal the three victories of Severiano Ballesteros in a national open, which celebrates its 93rd edition. In the case of Barrika’s, there will be three in a row.
Number one wants to get the biggest slice possible of his time in Spain, where he will also play the Andalusian Masters, with a view to proclaiming itself for the second time champion of the Race to Dubai, that is to say, of the European Circuit. But, right now, it is the ACCIONA Open de Espaa and what will happen these days in the Villa de Madrid Country Club his main concern.
“The important thing is that I have been able to return to Spain after almost two years. Winning this Open and matching Seve would be something incredible, but what makes me most excited is to play before the Spanish public after everything I have achieved in this time that I have not been here “, commented the current US Open champion in the presentation, together with the mayor of Madrid, Jos Luis Martnez Almeida; Jos Manuel Entrecanales, Executive Chairman of ACCIONA; Gerard Tsobanian, promoter of the tournament; Gonzaga Escauriaza placeholder image, president of the RFEG; and weakened by the former number one in the world, Luke Donald.
More positive than negative
In the last few months, everything has been a carousel of events and experiences for Rahm, who keeps the good things: “It’s hard to believe the time that has passed since the Masters or the Memorial, I have the feeling that more time has passed. I won the US Open, I missed the Games, which was tough, but there have been good things and bad things. Losing the Ryder ace was very hard as a team, but I had more positives than negatives this year, “he pointed out.
Humility and work
Yes, reviewing, Jon is aware that the tournaments won and their number one in the world have an explanation: “When I think of those moments, I think of the hours that I have put into golf in the last 12 years to get to the top and yes, with a certain humility, that I have come here by sheer work and not by magic. I have pride and humility, because I know what I have done, but also what remains to maintain it, “he stressed.
Future goals
‘Rahmbo’ also spoke about what the future holds for him, beyond how the season ends in Europe. “In 2022, having won a ‘major’ already this year, I want bigger ones. It will be good to complete the ‘Grand Slam’ for Spain by winning the PGA Championship. Although if I can choose, I would like to win the British Open, especially being in St. Andrews this year. There is no better tournament to win in golf than the British at St. Andrews. By tournament and field, perhaps only the US Open at Pebble Beach is like this. I also want to win the Fedex Cup (the PGA Tour), which this year was close. “, commented the Basque.
La Ryder Cup
How could it be otherwise, the two-time champion of Spain was asked about the Ryder Cup, where Europe fell resoundingly against the United States: “The United States played very very well. A Ryder creates a bond and that youth that Americans have must help. There are many who have been friends for years. In recent editions it has been noticed that the home team has played very well and we may be learning to dominate at home “, analiz.
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