Rahm: “Very good score today, the first nine holes were perfect”

Jon Rahm, double champion of the Spanish Golf Open, declared on Thursday, after signing the course 64 shots (seven under par), that the first day’s record provided was “excellent” and ensured that the first nine holes were “perfect”.

The Spanish golfer, seeking to win the championship for the third time and equal the number of victories with Severiano Ballesteros, made six birdies, an eagle and a bogey, and was one shot behind the Chinese. Ashun Wumorning session leader at Villa de Madrid Country Clubin the absence of players in the afternoon.

“I played well and I can’t ask for more. The score was very good. The shots I missed, except for the hole one, were not very far, and the first nine I played. perfect. I hope they all play like this” , said Rahm, in a mixed zone.

“What I missed was very little, so if I can stay comfortable this week there are options. Small mistakes are things that happen in golf. The important thing is to start strong because you have to take advantage of the easier conditions. The greens have hardened and will be tougher for the rest of the week,” he confessed.

Rahm He assured that he was “happy” with how the first day unfolded and pointed out that, compared to last year, where expectations for his game and his Ryder Cup performance were higher, this time it was “different “.

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“The mind and body did not give me. Without the Ryder the body and mind are more focused. It’s not that he’s more relaxed or focused, but publicly and personally the expectations are more true,” he said.

The Spanish golfer is supported at all times by the many fans who accompany him on tour, despite being a working Thursday morning.

“The fact that so many Spanish fans come on a Thursday is appreciated. When you play well at the beginning it helps and motivates you to continue doing well, but when things go wrong in the second nine they encourage you too”, said Rahm, accompanied by Madrid his parents, his brother and a cousin.

“To see them with my little one back home is happy and for body and soul it is necessary. Not having my wife and children, who are important,” he concluded.