The 2021 Masters Tournament kicked off on April 8th at the Augusta National Golf Club, and it’s already proving to be a nail-biting event. Jon Rahm, one of the top golfers in the world, had a rocky start on the first hole, with a nightmare four-putt that put him at a disadvantage. However, Rahm didn’t let this mishap ruin his game as he went on to share the early lead with other players. In this article, we’ll dive into the highlights of the first few rounds of the Masters and how Rahm managed to overcome his early setback.
Jon Rahm had a rocky start at The Masters but did not let it get in the way of his determination to perform well. Despite a four-putt double bogey on his opening hole, the world No 3 went on to shoot an astonishing seven-under 65 in his first round, ending up tied with Viktor Hovland and Brooks Koepka as the clubhouse leader. Commenting on his performance, Rahm attributed his turnaround to a quote from Seve Ballesteros. On walking to the second tee, he remembered Ballesteros’ quote that went, “I miss, I miss, I miss, I make.” The quote boosted Rahm’s confidence and helped him to focus on the rest of his game instead of the error he had made in the previous hole. In his own words, he was “super happy” with his performance. Hovland also performed admirably, signing a bogey-free 65, and owing his success to the state of his short game at the back nine. Meanwhile, Shawn Lowry, who finished third last year behind Scottie Scheffler, shot a respectable opening-round 68, which put him within three of the leaders.
Sky Sports is covering The Masters live, and coverage continues on Friday from 2 pm GMT. Extra feeds are also available via the red button, and the Amen Corner stream is streaming live and free on the Sky Sports Golf YouTube channel and Sky Sports website.
As the sun sets on day one of The Masters, Jon Rahm’s impressive performance cannot be ignored, despite his rocky start. With a four-putt nightmare on the first hole, many doubted if he would be able to recover. However, Rahm’s resilience and impressive shot-making skills allowed him to finish the day with an early lead. As we eagerly await the next round, it’s clear that anything can happen at Augusta National, and that every shot counts. We can’t wait to see what unfolds in the days to come at this iconic golf tournament.
