Jon Rahm needs 'absolute miracle' if he's to win a second Masters
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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Following a Thursday 78, Jon Rahm understood his chance for a second Green Jacket was slim.
“I’m going to need an absolute miracle,” Rahm said after a Friday 2-under, 70. “I'm going to need a heck of a round tomorrow to give myself a chance and even then, might be a little too far away.”
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This marks Rahm’s third Masters Tournament since joining LIV Golf that he’s yet to crack the top 10 (2024, T-45; 2025, T-14). When asked what adjustments are required from LIV events to the Masters, Rahm said, “None. Golf is golf.”
On Thursday, Rahm went birdie-less, while carding four bogies (Nos. 1, 3, 6, 9) and a double on No. 13. A day later, the 2023 Masters champ had three birdies (Nos. 2, 5 and 16) and one hiccup on No. 9.
“I know what I was doing wrong,” said Rahm, reflecting on his 78. “Just couldn't get it done on the course. It's not like there is a shot on the back nine where you can be relaxed enough to try something new.”
When asked what he found during the Thursday afternoon range session, Rahm admitted, “I think those 20 balls I hit on the range were more frustration release than anything else.”
Rahm finished 36 holes at 4 under, right on the projected cut for the weekend.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Masters leaderboard: Jon Rahm says he needs a miracle to win in 2026