Masters champ Jon Rahm reveals heartwarming reason he’s still competing in RBC Heritage after ‘demanding week’

Jon Rahm is taking no downtime after his victory at the Masters, regardless of how tempting it could be. 

The newly ranked World No. 1 advised reporters Wednesday that he was exhausted following a “demanding week” at Augusta Nationwide. But, he’s not withdrawing from the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head, South Carolina, this week and with good cause.

“It did cross my thoughts,” Rahm stated. “It did cross my thoughts, however I made a dedication earlier within the yr, and I wish to honor that dedication.”

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“I additionally, speaking to [my wife], I put myself within the footwear of not solely the spectators however the youngsters as nicely. If I used to be one of many youngsters, I’d wish to see the latest Masters champion play good or unhealthy, simply wish to be there.”

However Rahm made it clear that he’s not simply displaying up – he’s dedicated to profitable.

Jon Rahm, of Spain, watches his tee shot on the fourth gap through the remaining spherical of the Masters golf event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photograph/Jae C. Hong)

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“I nonetheless intend to hopefully do the jacket double and take this one house.”

“I can promise you that each time I tee it up in a event, it will be to win,” he added. “It could really feel higher or worse, however I intend to attempt my hardest to win.”

Jon Rahm, of Spain, waves after his putt on the third gap through the remaining spherical of the Masters golf event at Augusta Nationwide Golf Membership on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photograph/Jae C. Hong))

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Rahm would be the first golfer since Jordan Spieth in 2015 to win the Masters and go on to compete on the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head the next week.