Golfer Jon Rahm Shares Laughs and Insights on His Unlikely English Fans
Scottish Town’s Royal Troon Hosts Golfing Legend
Jon Rahm, the two-time major winner, has arrived at Royal Troon after a recent appearance at the LIV Golf Andalucía in Valderrama. The Spanish golfer shared a fascinating story about his recent experience as an English football fan, detailing how he unexpectedly won over the hearts of the people in Troon.
The Unexpected Favor of the People
During a press conference, Rahm recounted how he became well-liked in Troon following Spain’s victory in the Euro final. He joked about receiving an unusually high number of congratulations, despite not being directly involved in the match.
"I don’t know what they’ve done, but every time someone plays against the English team, all the other countries in Europe unite against them," he said, laughing.
Unite Against England
Rahm believes that people’s aversion to the English team is rooted in their dominant chant, "It’s Coming Home." "I think because people have heard ‘It’s Coming Home’ so many times over the last few years, at this point nobody wants to see them come home," he quipped.
Football Novelties for a Golfer
Rahm revealed that he wasn’t familiar with the anthem until it was played during the Euro final. Tyrrell Hatton, his English teammate, introduced him to the song. "No, I didn’t know what it was until they got to the Euro final and I didn’t know it was a song until Tyrrell showed it to me last Wednesday," he said.
Glances with English Players
Rahm shared some humorous insights on his interactions with English players. Whenever he encountered one, they would smile and say "phew," hinting at their expectation of his critical comments about their team.
A Spectacle to Behold
The golfer detailed his experience watching the Euro final alongside Hatton, remarking on the intensity of the match and the English fans’ reactions to certain players, including Carvajal and Cucurella. He even revealed that he joined in on the criticism of the English team, saying "I would criticise something about the English team, whenever I had to."