Jon Rahm addresses theory about Liv Golf format with short and snappy answer
Jon Rahm has returned to his homeland to compete in LIV Golf Andalucia at the iconic Valderrama course, a venue immortalized by Seve Ballesteros during the 1997 Ryder Cup. This tournament, which inspired Rahm to become one of the best golfers of his generation, now sees him at a crossroads in his career since joining…
Jon Rahm has returned to his homeland to compete in LIV Golf Andalucia at the iconic Valderrama course, a venue immortalized by Seve Ballesteros during the 1997 Ryder Cup. This tournament, which inspired Rahm to become one of the best golfers of his generation, now sees him at a crossroads in his career since joining LIV Golf.
Currently ranked world No. 10, Rahm has struggled to find his form on the Saudi-backed tour. He has yet to secure a victory and has faltered in major tournaments. His defense of the Masters title ended with a T45 finish, followed by a missed cut at the PGA Championship, and a withdrawal from the US Open due to injury.
Critics suggest that Rahm’s £330 million move to LIV Golf has negatively impacted his performance. Rahm, who once criticized the format of LIV Golf—54 holes, shotgun starts, and team elements—now finds himself defending his choice.
In a press conference on Wednesday, Rahm addressed these concerns. When asked if the LIV format was less competitive and affecting his form, he responded firmly with “No.” When pressed on what might be missing from his game, Rahm simply stated, “It’s not easy to win golf tournaments. I’ve been close, I just haven’t got it done.”
Despite his recent struggles, Rahm remains optimistic about his season. He rated his performance so far as a 6 or 7 out of 10, acknowledging both his high and low points. Rahm noted, “There’s been weeks where I feel like I scored a lot better than I felt. And there’s been a couple weeks where it could have been better. [I] haven’t won yet so that would deduct quite a bit from it.”
Rahm is keen to remind everyone that the year is far from over and there are still plenty of opportunities to improve. “I would say maybe six to a seven out of ten if I had to say. But the year is not over. Still a lot to play for. It would not be unheard of to see a player finish strong and change that to maybe a nine out of ten. So far just because I haven’t won, I can’t give it more than a seven.”
As Rahm prepares for LIV Golf Andalucia, fans and critics alike will be watching to see if he can turn his season around and reclaim his status as one of the top golfers in the world.
