Aritz Aduriz has also joined the list of congratulations for Jon Rahm after his triumph at the Memorial and position himself as number 1 in the world. The Athletic striker, who yesterday in Granada closed his career as a footballer, took advantage of social media to send his own message to the Barrika golfer. The two have had a good friendship for a long time.
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teaching big is not always available to anyone. Twenty-five years and number 1 in the world. Proud of your way of facing the sport. Zorionak @jonrahm, handia zara lagun! ”, Writes Aduriz in his account. A message that implicitly admires the achievement and their close relationship (“You are a great friend”).
Aduriz and Rahm's friendship comes from a few years ago. Both have even gone so far as to play golf together when their respective professional activities have allowed it. Jon is a faithful follower of Athletic, something that comes from his cradle since his grandfather, Sabin, was for many years a delegate of the lower teams of the Bilbao club.
The Basque, 25, is the new king of golf and joins Seve Ballesteros on the Olympics of numbers 1 as the second player born in Spain to reach the top of his sport. Bad weather forced the last day of the Memorial to be suspended for almost an hour on Sunday, but Rahm later made his victory and thus became the 24th golfer to be number 1 since the ranking began in 1986. The Barrika player He joins the select list of kings of golf dominated by Tiger Woods.