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JON RAHM

RAMPANT RAHM TARGETING SIXTH ROLEX WIN

Spanish star Jon Rahm is targeting another Rolex triumph and fifth worldwide win of 2023 at this week’s BMW PGA Championship as he looks to end his year in style.

 

The 28-year-old has enjoyed an extraordinary season so far which has included a host of victories, including The Masters back in April.

 

Along with that triumph, the Ryder Cup star enjoyed back-to-back PGA Tour wins in January along with another  impressive victory at the esteemed Genesis Invitational.

 

"I'm looking forward to going back, supporting the DP World Tour and enjoying the week," - Rahm on Wentworth return
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But the standout win was at Augusta National and in doing so the 10-time DP World Tour winner became just the fourth Spaniard to ever with a Green Jacket.

 

Now, Rahm can create even more history this side of the pond by becoming the first ever player to win six Rolex Series titles at this week’s tournament.

 

“Any time you have the chance to play a historic event, over a great course and in front of supportive fans, is enjoyable,” said the Spaniard.

 

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Rahm's first Rolex Series win was the 2017 Irish Open

 

“I’m looking forward to returning in September and going for another Rolex Series win.”

 

A triumph this week would be vital in helping Rahm’s quest of winning the Harry Vardon Trophy for a second time in his career.

 

Reigning champion Rory McIlroy currently leads the Race to Dubai rankings by a considerable distance over the Spaniard, but with huge points on offer this week there is still so much to play for.

 

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Rahm and McIlroy are set to battle it out for this year's Harry Vardon Trophy
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While Rahm is yet to add the BMW PGA Championship to his CV, he’s come close both times he’s teed it up at the Wentworth Club.

 

The 28-year-old finished runner-up to Danny Willett back in 2019, while he also finished second last year just a single shot behind Shane Lowry.

 

“I’m looking forward to getting back to Wentworth Club this season and aiming to go one better.”

 

If he was to do just that and go one better, Rahm would become the first player from Spain in 15 years to win the BMW PGA Championship.

 

The last to do so was Miguel Ángel Jiménez in 2008 with the 21-time DP World Tour winner pipping Oliver Wilson in a play-off to take home the title.

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Jiménez, pictured above, 15 years ago when he won this event
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Rahm’s performance in 2022 proved his game is suited to Wentworth, a statement reinforced by his incredible final-round 62 last year including a back nine 29.

 

The two-time Major winner led the field in strokes gained off the tee (+1.54) while he was also third in greens in regulation and scrambling for the week.

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Rahm will be hoping another strong finish at Wentworth can help propel him back to World No. 1

“Today seemed like everything clicked,” said Rahm following his final round. “First round ball-striking wasn’t there but my putting saved me.

 

“Second round, ball-striking was good and putting wasn’t quite there as good as I would have liked.

 

“Today everything just got fired on all cylinders. It’s definitely a fun round of golf.”

 

The World No. 3 starts this week a combined 33 under par for his seven rounds at this event.
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