Jon Rahm’s Future Preparations for the Masters

As Jon Rahm anticipates his next appearance at the Masters in 2027, he hinted at possibly revamping his preparation methods.

This reflection came after the former world No. 1 and 2023 champion wrapped up the recent tournament with a score of 1 over par, which placed him 13 strokes behind the victor, Rory McIlroy.

“There are definitely some things we are going to change going forward,” Rahm shared. “It’s a bit tough to gauge what I’ve learned from this experience. I mean, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Masters with this group of competitors, and honestly, I can’t predict how long it’ll be until I play another one, whether it’s from the tee or on the green.”

While Rahm was vague about the specific adjustments he might make, it wasn’t just the golfers who talked about the course conditions after the final round. Current world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler expressed dissatisfaction with the differing conditions between the Friday morning and afternoon rounds.

Interestingly, Scheffler started off with a dismal 6-over 78 on Thursday but managed to recover with a 2-under 70 the next day, allowing him to move on to the final rounds. In the end, however, a score of 1 over and 4 under in the last two rounds resulted in a tie for 38th place, marking one of his least favorable finishes in a decade of tournaments.

“Have you ever looked down and noticed how yellow the spectator areas are, or how brown and purple some of the greens and fairways look?” he remarked. “It’s clear that a lot of work is needed here, and we’ve definitely got some ideas for future tournaments to elevate it to a better standard.”

As LIV Golf players find their way back to the PGA Tour, Rahm has made it clear that he plans to stick with the Saudi-backed Golf League for 2026. In January, he asserted that he was “not going anywhere,” despite the tour providing a pathway for players who succeeded in various major championships from 2022 to 2025.

While Rahm hasn’t secured a major title since his victory at the Masters, he observed as his Ryder Cup partner, McIlroy, effectively fended off Scheffler’s late challenges and capitalized on the missteps of other competitors to claim another win at Augusta National.