Jon Rahm faces uphill battle at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Jon Rahm's rollercoaster ride at the Arnold Palmer Invitational

Jon Rahm faces uphill battle at Arnold Palmer Invitational

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As Jon Rahm walked off the course on Thursday, he couldn’t contain his excitement. He had just played an exceptional round of golf, making birdies on his first and last three holes and finishing the day with a seven-under 65, two shots ahead of the rest of the field. Rahm, who entered the Arnold Palmer Invitational as the world’s hottest golfer with five wins in his last nine starts, was beaming through his post-round interview on Golf Channel.

But as the saying goes, what goes up must come down, and that was the case for Rahm on Friday. He struggled on the front nine, making a bogey and a double bogey, before finishing the day with back-to-back bogeys. His second-round 76 was a far cry from his impressive opening round, but he didn’t shy away from the challenge of Bay Hill.

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In an interview after his round, Rahm was candid about the difficulty of the course. “Excuse my language, but it’s f— hard,” he said, referring to the firm, fast, and windy conditions that made the course a true test of skill. Despite his struggles, Rahm remained in contention and was just three shots off the lead heading into the weekend.

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Jon Rahm facing the challenges of Bay Hill

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Jon Rahm ( Image via Golf Digest )

The Arnold Palmer Invitational has a reputation for being one of the toughest courses on the PGA Tour, and the 2021 edition was no exception. With high winds and fast greens, the course presented a challenge to even the best golfers in the world. Jon Rahm, who is known for his competitive spirit and passion for the game, was up for the challenge, but he acknowledged the difficulty of the conditions.

One of the biggest challenges for Rahm was the speed of the greens. “My putt was a foot from the hole, I blinked and it was four feet from the hole. It just kept rolling backwards.” – Jon Rahm, on the challenges of the high winds and tough course conditions at Bay Hill.

While tournament organizers did their best to keep them in check, the high winds made it difficult to control the speed and movement of the ball. Rahm struggled with a few putts that appeared to be tap-ins but then kept rolling, adding to his frustration. Despite these challenges, Rahm remained optimistic and focused on his game, knowing that he still had a chance to win.

As the tournament headed into the weekend, Rahm remained focused on his game and determined to make a comeback. “Luckily, I shot 7 under yesterday and I’m not too far off.” – Jon Rahm, on staying positive despite a difficult second round He acknowledged that the course was tough but said that he was up for the challenge.

With his exceptional talent and competitive drive, Rahm has proven time and again that he is one of the best golfers in the world. While the road ahead may be difficult, there’s no doubt that Rahm will give it his all and leave everything on the course.

In conclusion, the Arnold Palmer Invitational has been a true test of skill for Jon Rahm and the rest of the field. Despite his struggles on Friday, Rahm remains in contention and has a chance to win the tournament. As the weekend approaches, all eyes will be on Rahm as he looks to overcome the challenges of Bay Hill and come out on top.

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