Jon Rahm, the coexistence between LIV and PGA and the football comparison

The Spanish golfer, who is preparing to defend his title at Augusta, spoke about the rivalry between the two circuits.

The Spanish Jon Rahm considering that “there is a way to coexist” between LIV and the PGA and that he wants to see “the best golfers compete against the best”, although he stressed that this is something that depends on the managers “at the top”, in a press conference held in view of the defense of his crown on August Masters.

“So far I have not had a bad experience, I have seen PGA players and I assume that there are those who are not happy, but if this is my end nothing will change, I respect both sides. The future at this point” This depends on the people above, there is a way to coexist, I want to see the best compete against the best. There’s room for golf to go to another level and have more of a following,” Rahm said.

“In football you have the Spanish league, the Premier League, Serie A, and then you have the two big European cups, and everyone looks at everything more than who they support. There is a way to provide a product which is better for everyone, not for me, but for the fans in general”, continues the Spanish, that He left the PGA and moved to LIV in December with a million dollar contract.

“I don’t know how to say, There are great sports that can coexist, I think there is room for everyone, enough fans for everyone. If with a certain bad vibe we can compete, imagine what it could be like if there is some unity, being able to try to elevate the two ‘tours’, I think it would be good for everyone. Who knows, I have no idea. It’s hard to know”said Rahm, who at LIV began competing in a different format that also included team golf.

“I think there is space for team play. It’s fun, in all sports people support the teams more than the players, I think there is space for team and individual golf”said.

Rahm, looking to defend the title at Augusta

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. Besides, admits he still gets goosebumps when he thinks about his 2023 title at Augustathe most traditional tournament in the world of golf.

“There were moments, the third shot on the 18th, going to the green knowing I had won, was the most emotional. Visiting the locker room of the champions was the most emotional for me, the power is a something different. “To walk into that locker room as a champion. In the past I went here, to see the box office, with the desire to be a champion, but to return as a champion knowing that this is my locker room forever is something very special. ,” He remembered and said: “I have the green jacket in the closet, I see it, but I don’t think I wear it often. At first I do, but then I don’t.”

He The 2024 Augusta Masters will be held from April 11 to 14 at Augusta National Golf Course (Georgia, USA). Rahm said next week he plans to visit the field to see conditions and prepare: “I think it’s very difficult to defend the title without first.”

Furthermore, he acknowledged that the impact on his fame after the Augusta victory was incomparable 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.”