Jon Rahm admits there was something he didn’t want to tell Xander Schauffele during round two at the Olympics

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Jon Rahm was paired with Xander Schauffele for the first two rounds of the Olympic event at Le Golf National, and the Spaniard made an interesting claim about the 2024 Open Championship winner.

Rahm, along with Schauffele, produced one of the red-hot rounds on Friday at Le Golf National. The Spaniard currently sits in solo fourth on nine under, two shots back of the American, Tommy Fleetwood and Hideki Matsuyama.

Conditions have been favourable during the first two rounds in Paris, and Rahm would welcome firmer greens and heavier winds to greet players over the weekend.

With a stacked leaderboard, fans could be in for a treat as Rahm looks to hunt down Schauffele at Le Golf National.

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Schauffele, of course, has had an eye-catching season, which has resulted in two major championship wins.

The 30-year-old has bounced back brilliantly after falling away at the Wells Fargo and is now arguably at Scottie Scheffler’s level.

Rahm has now admitted he didn’t want to remind Schauffele of his success in 2024 during the first two rounds of the Olympics.

“What Xander has done this year weighs much more than the medal from three years ago, and I didn’t tell him about it because I don’t want to remind him of all the good things he has achieved (laughs),” the Spaniard said in his post-round press conference.

“The subject hasn’t come up as everyone is worried about their own thing.”

Olympic golf would cap hugely successful season for Xander Schauffele

After landing his second major championship title at Royal Troon, there’s a solid argument to suggest Schauffele has enjoyed a more successful season than Scheffler.

The game’s legendary players are judged on majors, and Scheffler would likely swap his season with Schauffele if given the chance.

Schauffele’s name emerging near the top of the leaderboard is almost a formality at this point. He rarely makes a bad swing, and his putting is relentless.

As a result of his 2024 efforts, the two-time major winner’s bank balance has also been boosted considerably. According to the PGA Tour’s website, Schauffele is closing in on $16 million made since the turn of the year, and there’s every chance of more prize money to come for world number two.