AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jon Rahm had some enjoyable chiding Tiger Woods on Tuesday when requested if he’s sought any recommendation from Woods through the years like recommendation Woods as soon as acquired from Spanish legend and former Masters winner Seve Ballesteros about Augusta Nationwide.
“I believe there’s just one man on this discipline that hears recommendation from Tiger, as a result of I’ve requested earlier than and I get nothing,’’ Rahm mentioned. “So, you would possibly must ask Justin Thomas. I’ve requested [Woods] earlier than. I bear in mind asking him at East Lake the 12 months he gained [the Tour Championship in 2019] on the placing inexperienced within the follow spherical: ‘Hey, man, any suggestions for Bermuda?’ He rotated and mentioned, ‘It’s all about really feel,’ and simply stored going.
“I used to be like, ‘Cool, thanks.’ ’’
Rahm then remembered asking Woods some recommendation at Woods’ Hero World Problem within the Bahamas.
“I requested him at Albany as soon as about chipping into the grain,’’ Rahm mentioned.
“You simply acquired to be shallow,’’ was all Woods provided.
“OK,’’ Rahm mentioned. “In the meantime, I flip round and J.T.’s there with him, and he’s getting a complete dissertation on what to do.’’
Thomas, who is probably Woods’ closest good friend on the PGA Tour, was requested Tuesday what recommendation from Woods on the Masters he values essentially the most.
“To be completely sincere, what I worth essentially the most I’m not going to inform you as a result of I don’t really need any of the opposite opponents realizing it,’’ Thomas mentioned.
When Thomas was advised about Rahm’s feedback, he mentioned, “After I’m asking him stuff at dwelling, it’s similar to I'd ask Jon Rahm a query or ask Jordan [Spieth] a query. Any particular person or buddy that I respect their sport and I believe that they're actually good they usually perhaps are just a little bit higher at one thing that I'm not as persistently good at, like I wish to study, so I’m going to ask a query.“I really feel like Tiger’s been a superb particular person for me to try this. However, yeah, I assume I’m very lucky in that regard.’’
Woods has brought about a little bit of a stir this week carrying golf sneakers that aren't Nike sneakers.
On Tuesday, he defined, saying, “Properly, I've very restricted mobility now. Simply with the rods and plates and screws which might be in my leg, I wanted one thing totally different, one thing that allowed me to be extra steady. That’s what I’ve gone to.
“Nike’s been improbable through the years of offering me with tools, and we’ve been engaged on looking for one thing to permit me to do that and swing once more. We’re nonetheless going to proceed doing it, and hopefully we’ll have one thing quickly.’’
When Rory McIlroy was requested in regards to the all-Irish fourball he performed in Monday with Padraig Harrington, Shane Lowry and Seamus Energy, he mentioned he and Lowry, who lives close to him in Jupiter, Fla., set a sport up final week.
“Then he texted me and mentioned Seamus goes to affix us, and that was nice, after which Padraig as properly,’’ McIlroy mentioned.
“I really didn’t know Padraig was within the discipline, which is dangerous,’’ he added, laughing. “However I assume he performed fairly properly within the PGA final 12 months [a tie for fourth]. It was actually good enjoyable. Shane and I and Padraig are going to play on the Par-3 (Wednesday) as properly, in order that will likely be good enjoyable.’’
The menu served by defending champion Hideki Matsuyama for Tuesday evening’s Champions Dinner included sushi, sashimi, hen yakitori skewers, miso-glazed cod, Wagyu beef and strawberry shortcake. Dustin Johnson, the 2020 winner, was trying ahead to it, saying, “Wagyu steak is at all times good, and the miso black cod too. I really like me a miso fish.’’
Johnson had the bizarre distinction of getting the inexperienced jacket for less than 5 months as a result of he gained the Masters performed in November due to COVID-19 restrictions.
“I used to be nice with solely having it for 5 months,’’ he mentioned. “To be sincere, I’d have taken it for only a week. You’re nonetheless a Masters champion.’’
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