Spanish golf has known many indomitable lions. Figures who, through their character, game and memorable victories draw the crowds and incite passion wherever they tee it up. The latest player to fit this mould is Jon Rahm, a virtuoso with a God-given talent that has taken him to US Open victory and earned him many months as the No. 1 player in the world.
But Rahm is much more than just a golfer, he is faultlessly generous with his fans, and he proved it at last year’s ACCIONA Open de España. Thousands of people followed the ‘Barrika Lion’ as he plied his trade at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, and the Basque player made it clear that, despite the result, he is a perfect role model. He stopped to talk to the children, showed them his best shots, and they were enamoured with his passion for the game. This came at a time when he had been the world’s number one player for a number of months. One year on, he is working on winning back that throne and will be bidding for another title at one of his favourite tournaments as the world No. 6. His game is a perfect match for the course and this season he has enjoyed some truly stunning final rounds. Now is the time for Rahm to go one step further.
‘Rahmbo’ is, without a doubt, the best player in the world tee to green and his golf IQ is second to none. He is always ambitious and aggressive in his bid to give himself the greatest chance of victory. He always poses a threat to his adversaries. On top of this, his character sets him apart, with a passion that harks back to the days of the late, great Seve Ballesteros. Also, of course, he is a champion. He stands out from the pack. Mentality, talent and hunger. These are the ingredients that have made him the best Spanish player in the last decade and the most fearsome ‘Lion’ to tread the fairways of today’s golf courses.
