Following this, Jon Rahm has now come out to laud McIlroy for his year. The world No. 5 golfer hailed McIlroy’s stand against LIV in tandem with his performances on the field.
Jon Rahm lauds McIlroy’s stance against LIV
Speaking ahead of the 2022 DP World Tour Championship, Rahm was full of praise for his fellow LIV opponent.
Responding to a query on how he “rates” the Irish star’s year, Rahm said:
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Rahm, who has been vocal about his support for the PGA Tour in its fight against LIV Golf, also lauded McIlroy for taking a ‘stand.’ The Spanish golfer said that the Irishman’s positioning in the issue was “quite incredible.”
He added:
It is pertinent to note that Rory McIlroy had earlier faced criticism for the same. During the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs, some players slammed McIlroy after he and Tiger Woods spearheaded meetings that led to big changes in the PGA-LIV fight.
One anonymous PGA Tour pro even called out the Irish golfer by stating that the American circuit could be renamed “The Rory Tour” considering his stake in it. However, Rahm seems impressed by McIlroy. His words are highly regarded for the world number one’s on- and off-course performances.
Jon Rahm concerned about Sergio Garcia’s legacy
While Jon Rahm was appreciative of McIlroy’s efforts, he showed concern for Ryder Cup legend Sergio Garcia. Speaking about Garcia, who was one of the first to defect to LIV Golf, Rahm said that he was worried about his legacy.
Speaking about his fellow Spaniard, Jon Rahm said he hopes Garcia’s legacy remains untarnished despite his move to the rebel series.
He said:
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It is pertinent to note that Garcia’s decision to join LIV sent shockwaves amongst both fans and players. The Spaniard, with over 320 tournament appearances, was a legend on the European tour.
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