Jon Rahm got here out crimson sizzling on Sunday at The Open Championship, making 4 birdies over his first seven holes to soar up the leaderboard.
However Royal Troon’s closing stretch cooled him down, as he posted a 3-under 68 to complete at 1-under total. But, he finally tied for seventh, marking his greatest main end of the season. On the Masters, Rahm tied for forty fifth and questioned the circumstances. He missed the minimize on the PGA Championship and withdrew from the U.S. Open after a toe an infection.
The 2-time main winner struggled at first of the week however bounced again to complete on a excessive be aware. But it surely might have been higher if he had extra success on the par-5s. He performed the par-5s at even par in his 10 main rounds this season.
“Nicely, Augusta, within the wind circumstances, these par-5s are usually not straightforward,” Rahm mentioned after his spherical on Sunday.
“PGA, I performed two rounds and performed horrible. The identical applies to this week. Even after I had an opportunity, I didn’t make the putts. I had about three or 4 putts inside 10 ft and didn’t make both of them. Then, on Friday, I hit it within the water off the tee on 16. I don’t assume there’s something particular. You may argue about a few unhealthy choices off the tee, but it surely’s primarily the improper swing on the improper time, not making the putts, or simply unlucky conditions. That’s all.”
Rahm started the week with a 2-over 73 however bounced again with a 1-under 70 on Saturday. He then signed for a 1-over 72 throughout his third spherical amid the cruel circumstances.
Rahm finally couldn’t get the putts to drop when he wanted to make them, however he nonetheless posted his greatest rating of the week and within the majors this season.
“Performed good, simply didn’t strike these iron photographs ok to provide myself good birdie seems to be, Rahm mentioned.
“I had quite a lot of lengthy putts for birdie, after which the few nearer ones that I had I didn’t make. However I did make two prolonged par putts on the final two holes, so all of it evens out.”
Rahm might not have met the expectations he set for himself, however it’s onerous to say the 2023 Masters champion didn’t work onerous to get right here and contend.
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