Thu Apr 10 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Rahm Looks to Bounce Back From Disappointing 2024 Masters at Augusta National

**Augusta, GA** – Jon Rahm, the reigning Masters champion, is aiming for redemption at this year’s tournament after a challenging 2024 season. Speaking at Augusta National on Tuesday, Rahm admitted that last year was “not my favorite major season,” citing a series of disappointing performances following his 2023 Masters victory. He missed the cut at the 2024 Masters and the PGA Championship, and also missed the U.S. Open due to a foot injury.

Rahm attributes his struggles to a combination of factors, including adjusting to life on the LIV Golf circuit after joining in December 2023 and the added pressures of defending his title. He also acknowledged that his game, while consistently strong (he boasts a top-10 finish in 17 of 18 LIV events), didn’t feel entirely “comfortable” throughout the year. Despite his impressive LIV record and a strong showing at the Open Championship, his official world ranking currently sits at 80th (though he’s fourth in the Data Golf rankings, which includes LIV events).

This year, Rahm has implemented a renewed focus, resetting his goals and addressing specific technical issues, notably his driver swing. He’s also benefited from having his family with him, after his wife was unable to travel for part of last season. While acknowledging the challenges of last year’s personal and professional adjustments, he confidently declared himself a top-10 player in the world and expressed optimism about his performance this week. Rahm also revealed a potential superstition: in his nine Masters appearances, he’s practiced on the course in the weeks leading up to the tournament seven times – except in 2023 when he won. If he wins again this year, he says he’ll break with tradition.

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