MASTERS TOURNAMENT

April 8, 2023

Jon Rahm

Cabin Interview

MICHAEL EAVES: For the first time in Masters history, two players got to double digit under par after 36 holes. Jon Rahm is one of those.

Your play on the back nine here considering the conditions, how would you assess it?

JON RAHM: It was really good. With the temperature we had and how long the golf course was going to be playing with the ongoing little rain and that drizzle, I was very happy if I was able to play that back nine even-par.

Thanks to a couple of great par saves on 11 and 13, I gave myself a really good chance of making a few birdies on a couple of the holes. Man, I'm really happy I was able to play that 1-under par.

Too bad, a good putt on 16 that didn't go in, and 18 was brutal. It was really difficult. I would have taken even-par on the last four holes either way, and going towards this afternoon -- hopefully we play -- and go in with a lot of confidence.

It was difficult, but when you're doing it properly and you have a good day and a good score throughout those holes, it's a lot of fun as well.

Q. Obviously you're going to feel good confidence-wise going back out there, but what are you expecting based on what you've already seen this morning?

JON RAHM: We don't know what kind of conditions we're going to have. The weather is supposed to get worse. Of course the greens are somehow still maintaining somewhat firm. We can already hear the SubAir going. So we don't know what's going to happen.

There's a couple of greens that have some water on them, and we'll see. Obviously it will play a little bit longer. Might not be able to be as aggressive in some spots, but you never know. You've got to go out there and try your best.

Q. You'll be in the final group. First time you've been able to do that on a weekend in a major so far in your career. Jon, appreciate the time.

JON RAHM: Thank you very much.