Does Jon Rahm suppose the voters obtained it unsuitable?

It positive appears so.

Rahm made a shock look on the Jim Rome Present on Wednesday after he beforehand mentioned he’d be laying low from public occasions and interviews till LIV’s season opener in early February. Through the 10-minute phase, which was marred by technical points and Rahm steadily reducing out, Rahm was requested in regards to the PGA Tour Participant of the Yr award, which went to Scottie Scheffler for the second straight season.

Scheffler posted two wins, together with The Gamers, amongst 17 top-10 finishes. He additionally had a historic ball-striking 12 months, gaining practically 0.7 strokes per spherical tee to inexperienced greater than his closest competitor. Rahm ranked sixth in that stat, virtually 1.3 strokes shy of Scheffler. Nevertheless, he additionally gained 4 occasions, together with the Masters.

For Rahm, trophies, particularly majors, are usually the distinguisher.

“Oh man, pay attention, Scottie had a improbable 12 months. Unbelievable 12 months. … I don’t need to take away something from what he did, however traditionally, {hardware} is what’s gained principally the participant of the 12 months,” Rahm mentioned. “The 12 months Patrick Cantlay gained, I used to be principally the extra constant participant, in 2021, had a significant, I feel I had 16 top-10s that 12 months and I absolutely understood why Patrick gained it. It’s simply possibly this 12 months due to his excessive degree of ball-striking, [the voters] determined to go in a unique route, however on the finish of the day, it’s properly earned.”