Jon Rahm’s Real Talk: Power, Precision, and Pressure at Oakmont
This week at the US Open, all eyes are on Oakmont — one of the toughest tracks in golf — and Jon Rahm knows it better than most. The Spanish powerhouse, who burst into prominence at this very venue back in 2016 as the low amateur, returns with more wisdom, grit, and realism than ever. As much as he’s built a reputation on power and consistency, Rahm’s recent reflections show a shift from brute force to strategic finesse.
Talking ahead of the championship, Rahm acknowledged the prestige of his 21 consecutive top-10 finishes on the LIV Golf circuit, but he was quick to put it in perspective. He admitted that the limited 48-player fields made the feat a bit easier, and that in full-field PGA Tour events, he might not have cracked the top ten every single time. Yet, he remains confident he’d still be a top-30 presence without question — a nod to his elite-level play regardless of format. In his words, “I’d happily trade a bunch of them for more wins.”
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At Oakmont, however, Rahm isn’t chasing numbers. He’s chasing fairways — because at this course, the rough isn’t just punishing, it’s practically a tournament killer. He and world number one Scottie Scheffler are aligned in their thinking: power means little if it leads to trouble off the tee. Oakmont demands discipline, and Rahm knows the formula. Hit fairways, control the ball, stay mentally locked in.
This isn’t a course you can overpower. Bryson DeChambeau tried that at Winged Foot and made it work in 2020, but even he admits that Oakmont requires more restraint. The deep rough, penal bunkers, and sloping greens make any aggressive line a gamble. And Rahm’s not here to gamble — he’s here to grind.
Despite his recent top-10 streak, Rahm made it clear that mental toughness will be the deciding factor this week. With Oakmont's history of over-par winning scores, Rahm knows it's a test of patience and attitude as much as physical skill. “If there’s any part of your game that will be tested this week, it’s your mental game, that’s for sure,” he said.
This is classic Rahm: brutally honest, competitively sharp, and fully aware of what it takes to win on golf’s toughest stages. As the US Open unfolds, don’t just watch how far he hits it — watch how smart he plays it. Oakmont doesn’t reward ego; it rewards precision and resilience. And Jon Rahm, more than ever, seems ready for that exact fight.
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