In his debut at Mayakoba, Mexico, Jon Rahm provided his honest evaluation of the atmosphere at LIV Golf.
After a long wait, the current World No.3 finally participated in the LIV Golf 2024. The inaugural event of the season commenced on February 2nd in Mayakoba, Mexico. Rahm had an exceptional start, finishing Friday tied for fourth place.
Shifting focus from sports to entertainment, the first round of the tournament featured some lighthearted moments as Rahm was welcomed on the first tee with energetic music.
On Friday, the Spaniard received a grand reception from LIV Golf, with background music accompanying his opening tee shot. Reflecting on this astonishing moment after the round, he described the atmosphere as electric and unique. It wasn’t too dissimilar from playing at home. He also expressed satisfaction with his pairing.
Initially, Rahm believed that playing music of his choice would boost his confidence. However, it had the opposite effect, making him nervous and increasing the pressure. Despite this, he managed to hit a great tee shot at the start of the day.
In December of last year, Rahm signed a massive $600 million deal with LIV Golf. Looking back on this, he expressed contentment and emphasized that LIV offered him more than just financial benefits.
He further expressed pride in joining LIV and excitement about contributing to the growth of the sport. Rahm’s addition is undoubtedly a significant victory for LIV Golf and a major blow to the PGA Tour, as acknowledged by LIV Golf CEO.
The breakaway tour’s first event of the season is currently taking place in Mayakoba, Mexico, where Rahm is making his debut. He had a strong start and delivered an impressive performance in the first round.
Jon Rahm’s initial shot with LIV Golf. 👀
The captain of Legion XIII had a fantastic start, carding a five-under-par 66. Despite this strong performance, he trailed behind the leader, . The Chilean golfer achieved an incredible score of 59, finishing the first round at 12-under.
Currently, Neimann holds a four-stroke lead in the event. Barring any extraordinary mishaps, he is likely to outperform Rahm and claim victory in the first event of the new LIV Golf season.