“I have the green jacket in the closet, I see it, but don’t think I wear it often. At first yes, but then no,” said the Spaniard, while waiting for the tournament to be held from April 11 to 14.
The Spanish Jon Rahm He considers that “there is a way to co-exist” between LIV and the PGA and that he wants to see “the best golfers competing against the best”, although he stresses that this is something depends on the managers “from above”, in a press conference. offered in defense of his crown at August Masters.
On the other hand, Rahm emphasized that his goal has not changed in recent months and that he remains determined to leave a legacy for future generations, so that there are children who want to emulate his achievements.
He admits he still gets goosebumps when he thinks about his 2023 title at Augusta, the most traditional tournament in world golf. “There were moments, the third shot on 18, going to the green knowing I won, was the most emotional. Visiting the locker room of the champions is what attracts me the most, it’s something special to walk into that locker room as a champion. I used to go here, to see the box office, with the desire to be a champion, but to come back as a champion knowing that this is my locker room forever is something very special,” he recalled.
“I have the green jacket in the closet, I see it, but don’t think I wear it often. At first, but then not anymore”, he added. The 2024 Augusta Masters will be held from April 11 to 14 at Augusta National Golf Course (Georgia, USA).
He reported that Next week a field visit is planned to see the conditions and get ready. “I think it will be very difficult to defend the title without first,” he said. And he acknowledged that the impact on his popularity after the victory in Augusta could not be compared to any previous victory.
“There was a jump when I won the US Open, people know you better, but the jump after winning the Masters is bigger. The level of success is bigger. I think it’s an event that people watch more, along with the Ryder Cup. It has a unique tradition,” he said.
Fountain: EFE
Source: Tycsports
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