Jon Rahm will leave Marco Simone, who has undoubtedly become one of the great banners of the European team. The Spaniard has been a sure asset for Luke Donald, adding 3 points in the 4 games he played and closing this Ryder Cup without knowing defeat.
"With how hard it was two years ago, the way we lost, the day has been amazing. Coming here, with new players and going out there and playing like we have played has been incredible," he declared euphorically.
The Barrika golfer admitted that Marco Simone's appointment has been different for him: "I was seen for the first time as a leader of the team and it was an honor that they chose me to go out first on the last day, that's because they trust me ".
The Italian public was excited by the match between Rahm and Scheffler, which ended in a draw after the Basque's final birdie. "The fight has been incredible even though we have tied. I am sure that the public has really enjoyed the second nine holes, they have been very fun to watch and not to play, there was a lot of tension," he admitted.
Rahm has not hidden the suffering suffered by the Americans. "We all knew how things were and that's why my half point was important, because the rest of the players listen to it and it gives them encouragement," he explained. "It seems that the gods of golf wanted a little excitement and I think Seve wanted it too. I would have liked to. I have thought about him a lot all week, especially having José Mari (Olazábal) by my side."
Finally, before the great celebration for the victory, the Spanish player humorously slipped that he is not exactly the biggest party animal on the team. "I'm so tired that I don't know if I'll be too late, I'll be one of the first to go to bed as always. In this sense I don't fulfill the Spanish stereotype but I'll last as long as possible."
