Jon Rahm has declared that golf is ripe for a Major change, advocating for the biggest events to be held across the globe, including in Australia and Asia. The Spanish star, currently preparing for The Open at Royal Birkdale, believes the current status quo—three Majors in the USA and The Open in the UK—could be expanded to reflect the sport's global reach.
Rahm's Vision for Global Majors
“I think it would be good for golf. If you could have more golf elsewhere, I think it would be fine. As a major, you need to have that commercial value as well. I understand it,” Rahm said. “That would be interesting to see a major happen in other parts of the world, in other continents. Golf being a global game and as big as it is, it’s something that could be explored for sure.”
“From what I’ve seen the last few years, having a major in Australia could be very successful. Not that Europe deserves two, but having two in Europe would also be good fun. Preferably home court in my case. And same in Asia. I think there would be some great venues and great places to possibly have them.”
Confronting Self-Doubt
Rahm also opened up about the constant self-doubt he faces as he chases a third Major title. “I think it’s part of being a pro athlete, part of being a human being, right? I don’t think you’re ever always 100 per cent convinced something is going to happen and that’s why you put the effort that you put in,” he explained.
“I think, essentially, it’s just part of the process where you work as hard as you can to prepare, you try to compete. If things go well or not, you learn from what you did and try to be better prepared for the next one. I don’t need more specific because doubt is such a general thing. I think we all have it, but again, it’s part of just working hard and try to give yourself the best chance.”
“I beat myself up after a lot of tournaments. I think we all do when you don’t play at the level you want to play and mistakes and you need to learn from the mistakes.”
Learning from Mistakes
Rahm cited a recent example from this year: “Being tied for the lead with Bryson [DeChambeau] and Anthony Kim in the final group and having a very lacklustre Sunday, learning a lot precisely from what I witnessed Anthony Kim do. Took that to two weeks later at Hong Kong where I was tied for the lead with two other players and actually getting it done.”
“So there’s cases and there’s times where you learn from your mistakes. I think you need to be honest enough about it with yourself to maybe swallow your pride, understand what you did wrong, see what somebody else did better and try to change that.”
Impatience for Third Major
The LIV star admitted growing impatience three years after his Masters win. “It’s not easy to win a major and it’s a tough task for anybody on the field. The only growing impatience I would have is to give myself more chances. I’ve been able to do it once in the last two years so far. Hopefully I get another chance. I would like to be in contention more often, just have a chance. Eventually if you give yourself enough chances, it’s easier to end up with that win.”
