Jon Rahm’s two major championship victories have come on American soil and he has deep golf and familial ties to the States. But ask him what the Open Championship means to the Spaniard and his answer is both surprising and not.

Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the site of Shane Lowry's triumph in 2019. As has been the case all year, the strong favorites entering the tournament are Scottie Scheffler (9/2) and Rory McIlroy (7-1).

The 153rd Open Championship teed off at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, featuring golf's elite like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Jon Rahm. McIlroy expressed excitement about playing on home soil.

With regards to the Open Championship specifically Rahm has also been on a heater as of late. With the exception of 2022 (T34) Rahm has top 10 finishes since 2021 (in order... T3, T2 and T7 last year). Golf is a game where crazy things can happen, but the point here is that Jon Rahm is sort of hiding in plain sight.

The last Spanish winner of the Claret Jug was Seve Ballesteros in 1988. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The final major championship of the PGA Tour season comes to us from the beautiful coast of Northern Ireland, with Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim hosting the 2025 Open Championship. Royal Portrush last hosted the Open Championship in 2019 when Shane Lowry set records on a soft course.

Jon Rahm gives his perspective on why the Open Championship reigns supreme among the four golf majors, famed for its unique challenges and rich history.

Rahm said the history of the competition, paired with the venue changes, makes The Open very special. "In my opinion, The Open Championship is the most prestigious event you can win in golf," said Rahm. "For my understanding of the game and the history of the game, I think the Claret Jug is the most special one.

Jon Rahm is among the most talented golfers on the planet, but he is not immune from jealously, and ahead of The Open Championship he admitted he is envious of LIV Golf ally Tom McKibbin

Jon Rahm knows it has been 37 years since a Spaniard won The Open Championship, when Seve Ballesteros lifted his third Claret Jug in 1988.

The Post’s Mark Cannizzaro makes his picks for this week’s Open championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.