Jon Rahm The green jacket that recognizes him as the champion of the Augusta Masters is already attached to his body. The Barrika player offered his first speech as Masters champion in the coronation ceremony which took place at the end of his return and in which he remembered his family and his references and friends.
Although, from the very beginning, he had already paid his respects Seve Ballesteros. “This is why I play golf. I know he pushed me from above. It has been a great Sunday”, the champion of Barrika celebrated.
“It’s hard to imagine that I’m here. This is the best tournament in the world for one reason, the work of all the people who make it possible. I want to thank everyone who made this tournament possible.“, Rahm began his speech. “Many thanks to all the volunteers for all their work, not only in this event but in every tournament of the year”, thanked the champion.
They also did not lack words of recognition for their opponents. “I want to congratulate all my rivals. It’s been an incredible week and an incredible Sunday. When I was already behind twice, a lot of thoughts went through my mind”, explained Jon, who was able to control them to come back and become the champion.
“I want to thank my family and my caddy Adam Hayes. You are a role model for me, your professionalism, your behavior. We win these tournaments together and I want to thank you,” he said to Hayes. “My family. “Thank you all for the support. To my wife Kelley for everything she does for meespecially when I’m not at home. ‘Aita’, it’s a good thing you came, because you almost didn’t. I love you”, Rahm has dedicated. “Thanks to all my friends in Spain”, said Jon.
Rahm told an anecdote before the Masters. “A friend texted me Thursday morning saying it’s going to be a good week. I hit the 1st hole and putt four. Thanks Zach, don’t do it again.” joked the champion before thanking the fans for an “incredible Sunday”.
Rahm closed his speech with remembrance Seve Ballesteros and his legacy. The champion was rededicated the pioneer in Augusta one of the most important titles of his career.
Source: La Verdad
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