Jon Rahm faces from this Thursday the Mxico Open, a tournament that debuts on the PGA Tour and that until this year was part of the Latin American calendar. The Basque golfer attends this event as the highest ranked player of it and part with the role of favorite. Rafa Cabrera Bello He is also in Vidanta and, as main swords, players like Abraham Ancer, Aaron Wise, Kevin Na or Cameron Champ appear alongside Jon.
In Mexico, ‘Rahmbo’ has referred to his great friend Phil Mickelson, who has not been seen for a tournament since last February, in Saudi Arabia. ‘Lefty’ decided to withdraw from the spotlight after his controversy with the PGA Tour – whom he accused of being greedy -, which was parallel to his defense of the Saudi Super League project. Phil didn’t even play the Masters.
“[Mickelson] He has given his life to golf. People don’t know it, but a lot of what we have now and what we’re competing for now is thanks to.”Rahm assured journalist Todd Lewis. The Spaniard added: “A lot of people focus on Tiger, but Phil is easily one of the top 10 players of all time.”. He is a member of the Hall of Fame and we should recognize him as that. He has given his life to the public, no one has signed him more autographs, no one has done more for the fans.”
The number two in the world, talked about how the southpaw from San Diego is: “I know he’s a bit depressed. I don’t think his entire career or his entire legacy should change because of a couple of comments. He is still a great friend of mine. I don’t know why he said what he said or why he said it how he said it, but all I can say is that I support him as a friend.Although I don’t agree with everything he said.
Finally, Jon gave one last cable to his alma mater at Arizona State University, although at the same time he urged him to take some step towards his reconciliation with the PGA Tour: “Everyone makes mistakes and everything can be rectified. I think that can happen, but it also has to come from him”.
