‘My Foot Was Turned 90 Degrees’: Despite a Challenging Medical Condition, Jon Rahm Sheds Light on How He Manages to Play Golf

After a thrilling Masters win and a T15 finish at the 2023 RBC Heritage, Jon Rahm is all set to return to action. The golfer will return to defend his Mexico Open title, after which he will take a two-week break for the first time this season. Ahead of his appearance at the Mexico Open, the world no. 1 appeared at the Pat McAfee Show, where he talked about his recent win at Augusta. He also spoke about his medical condition, with the host deeming his story “inspirational.”

Jon Rahm reminisces about being born with clubfoot

Jon Rahm emerged as the green jacket winner after edging out LIV golfer Brooks Koepka at the Augusta National. With the second major victory of his career, Rahm walked away with an incredible $3.26 million in earnings. He followed his Masters win with a good outing at the Hilton Head, finishing T15 at the 2023 RBC Heritage.

After a hectic couple weeks of golf, he appeared at the Pat McAfee Show on Friday to talk about his recent victory. He also shed light on a medical condition that he was born with. The golfer explained that he was born with clubfoot as a child, a deformity in which one’s foot is twisted out of shape or position. Rahm also shared that he was at the “less severe end of the spectrum” regarding clubfoot.

The 28-year-old revealed that he was born with the condition. “My leg up until my ankles were fine, and then my foot was turned 90 degrees and then another 90 degrees as well,” he said. “The whole outside of my foot and the top of my toes were on the ground.”

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Rahm shared that a specialist had to break his ankle in place right after his birth. The golfer’s parents had to see him with the cast after 20 minutes of being born. He further said that “his leg is a little shorter” from the knee down. The Spaniard also had to get surgery done on his Achilles tendon and has to take good care of his feet to enhance his mobility. “I do spend a lot of time taking care of my feet. At the end of the day, in golf, it is the only point of contact with the ground.”

Hearing Rahm’s account, the host stated that the world no. 1’s story was greatly inspiring. The golfer will return to defend his Mexico Open title at the Vidanta Kicks, starting on April 27.

Masters champion Rahm set to headline Mexico Open at Vidanta field

The Spaniard emerged as the winner of the 2022 Mexico Open, walking away with $1,314,000. He is now ready to return to Vidanta Vallarta in Mexico to defend his title. The golfer took some time off during the Zurich Classic, after his appearance at the RBC Heritage event following his Masters win. The event has a prize purse of $7.7 million USD, with 144 golfers competing for the top honor.

Other than the world no.1, the only player from the OWGR top 50 who is making an appearance is the world no. 16, Tony Finau. The event in Mexico will also feature other names like Andrew Putnam, Wyndham Clark, and Gary Woodland. The event will kick off from April 27th and will end on April 30th. After the Mexico Open ends, Rahm is all set to take a two-week break to get some much-needed rest.

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