Jon Rahm Faces Uphill Battle for Second Masters Title
Jon Rahm needs 'absolute miracle' if he's to win a second Masters
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Jon Rahm, the 2023 Masters champion, expressed the need for an 'absolute miracle' to secure a second Green Jacket after a challenging start at the 2026 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Following a tough opening round of 78, he managed a 70 on Friday but remains uncertain about his chances.
- 01Jon Rahm needs a strong performance to remain in contention for the Masters.
- 02He finished the first two rounds at 4 under, right on the projected cut line.
- 03Rahm's struggles included a birdie-less opening round and a double bogey.
- 04He has yet to finish in the top 10 in his last three Masters appearances since joining LIV Golf.
- 05Rahm believes no adjustments are needed between LIV events and the Masters.
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Jon Rahm, the reigning champion of the Masters Tournament, acknowledged that his chances of winning a second Green Jacket in 2026 are slim after a disappointing first round of 78. Following a better performance of 2-under 70 on Friday, he finished the first 36 holes at 4 under, just making the projected cut. Rahm's opening round featured no birdies, four bogies, and a double bogey on the 13th hole. He reflected on his struggles, stating, 'I know what I was doing wrong,' but admitted he couldn't execute on the course. This marks Rahm's third Masters since joining LIV Golf, where he has yet to crack the top 10, finishing T-45 in 2024 and T-14 in 2025. Despite the challenges, he stated that no adjustments are necessary between LIV events and the Masters, emphasizing that 'golf is golf.'
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