Rahm: “I got up a little dizzy to speak at a Masters dinner”

Before starting the August Masters tradition rules. One of them is that of paired event 3 played this Wednesday, while another very special one is the champions dinner hosted by Jon Rahm this Tuesday, defender of the ‘green jacket’. It is expected, therefore, that the Barrika player will be asked about his feelings after dinner with a Spanish menu in Augusta.

“They started getting nervous because I arrived early and the first thing they saw was the challenge. Since everyone knows what it is, it’s a very good way to start. Then they gradually joined potato omelette, chistorra, lentils… and people asked me what it was all about,” explained an excited Rahm before the tournament began.

Basque genes shine brightly in Augusta. “I think what people liked the most was the chistorra, which didn’t surprise me at all.and the only thing that happened was that some didn’t dare to eat the txangurro salad… Don’t know what it is, maybe not so excited, but the presentation was incredible, something I’ve never seen before. They did a great job in the kitchen and the dessert was delicious too.“, Rahm thanked the dinner prepared by chef José Andrés.

The exquisite food did not free Jon from the traditional speech of the champion. “You wake up at that table, with 36 people starting with Ben Crensaw and the president, Gary Player, in front… It was a little dizzying, but when I started talking I relaxed and thought that everybody is in that situation,” Rahm explained. “Some are even younger, almost 21 years old, like Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods. .. Awesome, so much fun“, Barrika thanked him for the experience.

A dinner marked by the absence of mobile phones. “I think there should be more tournaments that should do the same thing, restrict phones. I think the atmosphere here is so special precisely for that reason, because you have no distractions, it is pure love for the sport,” he reflected. “I hope there are more tournaments like this. They know that we players carry our phones, but we don’t take them out. Maybe a photo or a short video, but almost nothing and only now, of course,” Rahm said.

In other words, Rahm enjoyed the experience. “It exceeded all expectations. So much fun, with a great atmosphere and we all really enjoyed it. Everyone enjoyed the dinner; The popularity of Spanish cuisine meant there was a lot of pressure, but as they tried one dish after another, they praised it… and if someone didn’t like it, they didn’t say it” he commented with a laugh. “What I enjoy the most is the moment people start telling their anecdotes here and a great atmosphere was created with all-time legends who played and won here… they make it special,” Rahm thanked.

The approval of Txema Olazábal and Sergio García

Rahm and José Andrés received the approval of Txema Olazabal and Sergio García, enjoyed Spanish food. “The dinner was, to be honest, very good. The food was great, we had everything and everything was delicious. The atmosphere was very relaxed and it was a dinner to remember,” said Olazabal.

Txema also participated in the pair 3 event, where he was getting sensations. “Today came Lorenzo Gagli, who will be caddy for me in the tournament, and the son of a friend, Juanito Elósegui. For both of them, it is the first time they go to Augusta. Lorenzo is on the DP World Tour for ten years and he missed the Ryder Cup a couple of times ago,” he commented on that particular performance.

Sergio Garcia was another participant in the event. “Having Angela here, her parents, a good friend like John caddied for me… Seeing them enjoy themselves makes it a great experience for everyone. I always have good memories of this day, playing with my father and many others“, thanks the man from Castellón.