Rahm’s forceful response when asked about the importance of money

2023-12-08 10:09:26

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm confirmed he will join the controversial LIV Golf, the million-dollar Saudi Super League. The data indicates that he will earn 500 million dollars, making him the highest paid Spanish athlete in history. The golfer from Barrika appeared serene, although with a sleepy face, probably due to the importance of the decision he had made. He appeared with a black baseball jacket and with the serenity to face all the questions that arose over the course of 45 minutes. “I made the decision thinking about myself and my family,” he said.

“I’m not going to lie and say that money has not been one of the reasons why I am going to join the LIV. When I found out the amount, I thought. Well, let’s talk. But I like how the LIV is advancing in golf in these last two years. The main reason has been the feeling of being able to belong to a team. In my case, besides the fact that I grew up in Bilbao, that feeling is exacerbated by the youth policy of a soccer team. Also the possibility of becoming bigger golf playing in countries we have never been to. I understand that there are people who are not very happy, but my work ethic does not change. I want to continue pursuing things and always have the feeling of creating history. And my goal is to continue pursuing records. Fortunately, I will almost be able to play the Masters for life, the US Open until 2031 and the other two for at least five more years,” he assured.

In the weight of the decision, Jon always had in mind the danger of not being able to be in the Ryder Cup. “The risk of not playing it weighed, there is no doubt. But I wish that part could be reached an agreement and continue playing more editions. I don’t know if it will give me or not. I hope so because it bothered me a lot to miss the Tokyo event due to the covid. And if not, I hope that a situation will arise in the future that allows all the best players in the world fight for the gold medal,” he said.

“It had to be kept very secret. I even had to tell my parents much later than I would have liked. But I know that my friends, many of whom are going to find out today, will understand. And the criticism on social networks? “Well, we are public figures and we are exposed to those. “Whoever loves me will support my decision,” he concluded.