Jon Rahm Disappointed That Sergio Garcia Won’t Be Called To Europe
This week, Jon Rahm will return to the Jack Nicklaus-created and -sponsored Memorial Tournament, with a substantial portion of the proceeds going to a children’s hospital. Two players have thrived in this competition in recent years: one is the “Lion of Barrika,” and the other is Patrick Cantalay.
In the year’s second major, the PGA Championship, Rahmbo finished fifty-first. Unhappy with his swing on any given day, the Spaniard had a poor outcome.
After winning the Memorial in 2020, Jon was aiming for victory at Muirfield Village in 2021 when it was revealed that he had tested positive for COVID. Cantlay, who has played the Nicklaus-designed course six times and has two victories (2019, 2021) and a third and fourth-place finish, has cut each time.
It might be Scheffler, McIlroy, Hovland, or even Fowler. Rahm can reclaim the top spot if he wins or places alone in second place among the numerous contenders for victory.
“The Memorial is one of the weeks I’m always looking forward to.”
“Winning this tournament and the handshake with Jack [Nicklaus] on the 18th is pretty special, and those little details make a tournament special.”
Jon Rahm said in a press conference.
Intriguingly, Rahm had to maintain his distance from the 18-time major champion when he won in 2020 because a pandemic was underway.
About Sergio Garcia‘s absence from the next Ryder Cup, Jon was questioned by the American media. A few days earlier, the native of Borriol disclosed that he had met with European captain Luke Donald and been informed that he had “practically no chance.”
“I’m going to miss him. We made a very good team at Whistling Straights.”
“I’m going to allude to history one more time. The fact that there is a Spanish duo in the Ryder Cup for me is part of the roots of this competition.”
“Look at what Seve and Olazabal could do together, right? So it saddens me a little bit that politics has got in the way of such a beautiful event.”
Jon Rahm
The Basque golfer continued to express doubts about the attitude of the golfing community towards players who decide to compete in the contentious LIV tournaments.
“It’s the best Europeans against the best Americans, full stop. And whatever happens, who is playing LIV and who is not, it shouldn’t matter.
“It should be whoever is best suited to represent the European team. And I find it hard to believe that the best player Europe has ever had, the most successful player Europe has ever had in the Ryder Cup, is not fit to be on the team. “
“It’s an unfortunate thing. I will miss him.”
“But having said that, I am hopeful because there are a couple of Spaniards playing very well right now, so hopefully they can join me on the team.”
Jon Rahm
