While speaking at the Open de España presented by Madrid, Jon Rahm reflected on the difficulties of Ryder Cup week. “That week in New York was mentally the toughest week of my career, but at the same time, it was the most fun I’ve had,’ Rahm said. ‘What happened there during those three days was something inhospitable. At times I couldn’t believe it.’”
Rahm finished T9 at the Open de España and after his round he told the Spanish media outlet Ten Golf that he will not play again until LIV Golf Riyadh. “It’s been a long year,” he said, “I’ve never had three months off, but I’m looking forward to it. Other athletes have it, and we’ll see. I’m lucky to be able to go home now, have a preseason, be a father, be with my family, and well, if I see that it’s too much, then maybe I won’t do it next year, but I’m looking forward to it.” 2025 will mark Rahm’s first full season without an individual win since he turned professional in 2016.
Rahm and fellow Spaniard, David Puig, dominated off the tee in Madrid. Puig ranked 1st in SG: Off the Tee at the Open De Espana (+1.65 per round). Jon Rahm ranked 2nd (+1.61 per round).
Legion XIII’s young star, Tom McKibbin, was the third best putter in the field in Madrid, gaining 1.71 strokes on the field per round with the flat stick.
After a disappointing T55 finish in Joaquin Niemann’s debut at the Open de España, the Torque GC captain posted a statement on his Instagram story. “Thank you very much to everyone who accompanied and supported me this week at the Spanish Open. Taking a lot of learning and all the good energy. There’s only one way forward. Let’s move forward.”
