Jon Rahm Confident Ahead of British Open Despite Recent Mixed Form

Jon Rahm arrives at Royal Birkdale for the British Open maintaining a high level of self-belief, despite his primary schedule being with LIV Golf. The Spaniard has had a productive season on the LIV circuit, securing two victories and three runner-up finishes. He also demonstrated strong major championship form earlier this year with a second-place finish at the PGA Championship in May, though he later missed the cut at the U.S. Open.

Rahm's preparation for the British Open included a recent appearance at the Scottish Open, where he experienced an inconsistent start. After an opening round of 73, he rallied with a 65 in the second round to make the cut, ultimately finishing tied for 36th. Addressing concerns about his performance, Rahm stated, "Concerning? No. Just a bad 11 holes." He further elaborated on his struggles, noting, "I think when I counted, I hit three greens in 11 holes. This is a recipe for bad things to happen on that golf course. It was windy. It was firm. It’s tricky to put it in a place where I’m going to be able to save par, and that was the problem. I think from then on, I played fairly good."

Despite a mixed lead-up, Rahm's conviction in his game remains firm as he targets success at the British Open. His current market price for the tournament is +10000 (Bovada), reflecting the competitive field and his recent form. Rahm's ability to recover from challenging starts, as seen at the Scottish Open, underscores his resilient approach to major championships.