Jon Rahm Eyes ‘Masters’ Clash With ‘Great Competitor’ Scottie Scheffler, Admits Being ‘Impressed’ Despite No 2024 Faceoffs

Being the competitive guy he is, the golfer is No. 3 in the world for a reason. However, after he defected to LIV Golf, Jon Rahm has not had many chances to compete with the current No. 1 on OWGR, Scottie Scheffler. But never fear; it’s not as if there aren’t any more chances for the Spaniard to lock horns with the American Pro. Cue and enter the 2024 Masters Tournament.

Meanwhile, Scheffler has undoubtedly cemented his place as the top golfer in the OWGR with his recent win. Well, complementing the 27-year-old was Rahm, in an interview for the upcoming major. Interestingly, he did so all the while expressing hope to be able to duke it out alongside the PGA Tour pro at Augusta National!

Jon Rahm comes out candid on his clash with Scottie Scheffler

The 29-year-old couldn’t help but sing praise for the 2024 PLAYERS Championship winner saying,  “I’m fully aware of where Scottie is. I’ve seen it the last two years,” alluding to the eight wins he raked in in 2022. Moreover, Rahm went ahead to dub Scheffler as “a great competitor” as he conveyed, “He is somebody that when you’re under the gun and you’ve got to get it done, he’s been able to get it done.” Aside from that, he even praised the American for his accolades in the game: “Anytime you’re doing the history he’s been able to do, it’s quite impressive.”

Adding on, the two-time major champ said, “I don’t need to be playing next to him to know what’s going on.” But even so, the Spanish golfer couldn’t help but point out how the PGA Tour Pros and the LIV golfers playing together will inevitably lead to fun major championships, including the upcoming Masters Tournament, for every player and spectator alike.

Besides, he seemed quite satisfied with his own gameplay. “I feel like my game is in a really good position.” However, he quickly admitted, “I have not played my best yet. But I can see it every tournament getting a little bit better… to a point where I like where I’m at coming up.” Regardless, Jon Rahm was visibly excited for the upcoming major as he confessed, “I’m looking forward to going out there and hopefully have been a great week and… a great Sunday… with some of those great players…”

Well, not just Rahm; Scheffler would also be looking forward to the upcoming major. The reason? Since it would give him a chance to get back the trophy he lost to the Spanish professional, Yes, you read that right! The 29-year-old had clinched the trophy away from the hands of the American, who was the defending champion back then.

Scheffler pulls up short at the 2023 Masters Tournament

Scheffler, after the four rounds, could only register a score of 4-under 284, all the while placing himself at T10. This was not enough to beat the Spanish professional, who dished out a 12-under 276. Consequently, this led to defending champion Scheffler presenting the Green Jacket to the golfer. However, at the previous edition of the event, he had a much better finish, if not the best in the field.

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Meanwhile, back in 2022, the 27-year-old emerged victorious at the Masters Tournament, thereby claiming his first major win. He did so by scoring a total of 10 under 278 over the four days of play. What’s more, he carded a total of 21 birdies over the course of the tournament.

Anyhow, the community would undoubtedly be looking forward to the clash of the best golfers in the game at the upcoming major. Interestingly, the Augusta National appears to be the site of that major clash.

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