Jon Rahm27 years old and number 6 in the world, was excited on the same green of the 18th hole where he signed his third title in Spanish Open (2018, 2019, 2022) to emulate his admirer Seve Ballesterosalso triple champion in the tournament (1981, 1985, 1995).
“Equaling one of Seve’s fastest lap records I’ve done is beyond words”, said Rahm, who topped the final day with a card of 62 strokes (-9) for a total of 259 ( -25), absolute Spanish Open record.
“I’m glad it was a lap like this. If I ever dream of matching Seve, doing my lowest lap, it would be like today. To do what I did today I can’t describe it. When you do certain little things right, a lap like this goes out”, added the champion.
“Doing a week like this in front of this public is a joy. There is no happier week for me than this one. The atmosphere has been incredible, the Spanish public has noticed, everything is missing Manolo the Bombo“, commented the Basque golfer with a laugh, confirming his participation in the next edition of 2023. “I will be here”, he said emphatically when asked about it.
“Last year I came with some expectations that I physically could not meet. This year I came with less expectations in public and personally and everything has been better,” said the Basque, admitting that ” a bitter taste” in .
Jon also has memories for another Spanish champion of the day, the youth Eugenio Lopez-Chacarrawho pocketed 4.87 million euros for his tournament victory Bangkok by LIV Golf, the controversial Saudi Super League that has signed a number of world numbers and caused a rift in traditional circuits. Rahm won 297,500 euros for his victory in Madridalmost 6% of the amount López-Chacarra received.
“On the other side of the world, Eugenio managed to win a tournament. Although many considered him an opponent, he was still a youngster winning his first professional tournament against some of the best players in the world . Eugenio, if you see me, congratulations,” said Jon, once again building bridges between the two opposite sides of the current golf.
Source: La Verdad
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