Jon Rahm’s first coach saw him win “two big ones” this year

The first coach he had Jon Rahmthe Biscayan golfer and teacher Eduardo Celleslook at this year’s new world number 1 “who won two big” tournaments, two out of four ‘Majors’ of the international calendar, the Augusta Masters, the PGA Championship, and the British and US Opens.

“I believe that this year he will win two big ones, he will win easily because he is always high. Always respecting the contrary, I think he will achieve it,” he said cells in a statement to EFE on the occasion of his recognition of the award John Jacobs Award Teaching & Coaching 2022 ‘to the best teacher trainer of Europe for his contribution to the world of teaching.

A “very nice” recognition because it was in a ceremony held at the Greek club Costa Navarino Golf where “many professionals from Europe”.

“It was very emotional because I remembered my father –Carloshas passed away and also received the same award in his time-, from my family and from colleagues of PGA because it is a congress of professionals from everywhere Europe. It was beautiful,” one recalled cells “proud” of “the luck of having number 1 in the world as a student”.

SA Jon Rahmwinner of 2021 US Open, cells He considers him “the best player in the world because he is always at the top, he is always among the best and that is very difficult in this sport”.

cells believe that, in addition to individual achievements, the genius of barrel 2023 will be very motivating as well Ryder Cupthe rivalry that every two years measures EEurope with the United States and this year it will be held in the fall at Italy, near Rome.

“The Ryder is a very nice event that always motivates the players and Jon will be super motivated to win all the games he can,” he also predicted, happy to “continue to maintain a friendship” with Rahm. “He only needs a little from me, but sometimes he asks me something and we continue to maintain a friendship,” he appreciated.

Back to the award he received Greece, Edu Celleswho has been teaching for 32 years, is “proud to continue the legacy” of his father, who is second in a legend that began with his grandfather, Carlos Celles Molinawinner of OSpanish pen in 1945.

edu cells He also appreciated that he was given a trophy Ken Schofield, who became the executive director of European Tour from 1975 to 2004exactly replaces the John Jacobswho gave his name to the trophy and his father competed with and maintained a good relationship.