Jon Rahm Reflects on Preparation After Disappointing Masters Finish
Masters 2026: Jon Rahm says he needs to make some changes 'preparation-wise' after second-worst Masters result
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Jon Rahm, the 2023 Masters champion, finished T-38 at the 2026 Masters in Augusta, Georgia, marking his second-worst performance in the tournament. He acknowledged the need for changes in his preparation after struggling with the course's conditions, hitting less than 60% of greens during the event.
- 01Jon Rahm finished T-38 at the 2026 Masters, his second-worst result in ten appearances.
- 02He struggled with the course conditions, hitting less than 60% of greens.
- 03Rahm plans to change his preparation methods for future tournaments.
- 04He noted the unique firmness of the Augusta National course this year.
- 05Rahm did not attribute his performance to the LIV Golf schedule.
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Jon Rahm, the 2023 Masters winner, faced a challenging 2026 Masters tournament, finishing T-38 with a total score of one-over par. This result marks his second-worst finish in ten appearances at Augusta National Golf Club, with only a T-45 finish in 2024 being worse. Rahm's performance included an opening round of 78 followed by rounds of 73 and 68. He struggled with the course's firm and fast conditions, hitting less than 60% of greens throughout the tournament. In reflecting on his performance, Rahm expressed the need to adjust his preparation methods for future tournaments, acknowledging that he felt underprepared for the unique challenges presented by the course this year. He noted the unusual conditions of the greens and fairways, which were notably dry and yellow, and mentioned that he learned valuable lessons about what not to do in such circumstances.
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