MADRID, 15 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Spanish golfer Jon Rahm regretted his elimination in the Estrella Damm NA Andalucía Masters, a scoring tournament for the European Tour, after failing to make the cut this Friday and said that “2021 has been a very good year and it is a pity that it ends like this” .
“It has gone well from hole eight onwards, I have had ‘birdie putts’ in all the holes but between the fact that I have not put one and those that I have thrown badly it has not helped me, in the end nothing. I was going with hope but at a certain moment I had to do -6, even so I continued aggressive “, analyzed Barrika before the media.
“It’s a shame not to have made a ‘putt’ before the 14th and not have to make a miracle at the end. But it is what it is. It is a shame that he plays badly, but it has been a very good year and it is a shame that it ends. thus “, reiterated the number one in the world, which showed – despite the early elimination – his passion for Valderrama and its significance for Spanish golf.
“I love the field, it is beautiful, I will keep coming but I have arrived a little tired, I try not to make excuses and play my best but more than my body, my mind did not give me more. The next four weeks I am going to hang up the sticks and I’m going to take a break. Since June 2020 I have not stopped and instead of resting I put in many hours. I need this rest, “he said.
Rahm acknowledged that it is “the first time” in his life that he says this. “I don’t want to see a golf club and look, I’m in love with golf! But, really, I need a break. At least two weeks without thinking about golf and then we’ll see. We will take the opportunity to be with the little girl that already I’ve missed several things and she’s starting to crawl, “she added about her daughter.
Finally, the Basque golfer acknowledged that “the reason” why he has competed in Valderrama – despite not being well – is because he understands that it is necessary for the tournament. “At the level that I have reached, I know what I can help Spanish golf. Having certain players I understand the impact they can have on the tournament. Now I am going to sign, and those signatures impact, it may be that the next great Spanish golfer be out there. “
In addition, Rahm said that he cannot be compared with Pau Gasol, who has been in San Roque these days cheering on Barrika’s. “Pau has been around for a long time, he is a benchmark and has done very great things. If they give me that title, I hope I can measure up and I want to continue winning titles and give joy. I hope I can be an example of how Pau has been in Spanish sport” , ended.