The world’s number one golfer confidently won an Olympic gold medal

“I have no qualms about competing in this event. It’s an opportunity for us to bring the title of Olympic athletes that not many people get. And if we win a medal, especially gold, we are even more proud to enter. outstanding trophy group,” Rahm told AS on 7/20.

“I’m at the top of golf in the world and in theory the best. And with my own ability, I can reach higher, add new victories,” Rahm expressed confidence when asked about his personal goals at the tournament. Tokyo.

The Tokyo Olympics opens on July 23. Men’s golf from July 26, women from July 30. Both events follow a 72-hole individual stroke play format at Kasumigaseki Country Club in Saitama Prefecture. Rahm and Adri Arnaus represent Spain.

On July 20, Rahm asked his personal manager to announce that he had quit WGC-FedEx St. The Jude Invitational is on the PGA Tour, despite being committed to attending. The event kicks off five days after Olympic men’s golf.

Rahm is in great form on the PGA Tour. Through 19 events this season, he has finished in the top 10 12 times. In the traditional major quartet, Rahm finished T3 at The Open last weekend, won the US Open on June 20, the T8 PGA Championship in May and the T5 Masters. in April. He also topped the PGA Tour in 18 holes – averaging 69.4 strokes, second in approach play.

For the past month, Rahm and Dustin Johnson have taken turns holding the top of OWGR. Immediately after the US Open, Rahm held the top spot for three weeks. Johnson replaced Rahm from 12/7 but only a week. Rahm regained the number one OWGR position on July 19 through The Open results – Rahm returned to T3 while Johnson T8.

Quoc Huy