Debutant Jon Rahm says his idol Seve is looking out for him at the Masters
Youngster says fellow Spaniard Ballesteros, the late golfing legend, will be watching over him as he competes at Augusta for the first time
Jon Rahm says fellow Spaniard Seve Ballesteros, the late golfing legend who would have turned 60 on Sunday, will be watching over him as he competes in his first Masters.
Rahm, one of golf’s most exciting new talents, has always idolised Ballesteros, a two-time Masters champion, and the 22-year-old Augusta newcomer says he will count on help from past-master Seve all the way to the final hole on Sunday.
“If I have a chance on Sunday I’ll keep in mind that he’ll be out there,” said Rahm.
“I know he will be out there for the entire week. But hopefully on Sunday he can make a special present.”
Ballesteros died nearly six years ago and is remembered at Augusta National and other major golf venues as one of the greatest players who ever lived.
“Seve is my ultimate reference, idol,” said Rahm. “I try to emulate a lot of things he did. You know, the name Seve Ballesteros is really important to me.”