Jon Rahm admits there’s a change many golfers want to happen to the course at the Olympics

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Jon Rahm continued his excellent recent form after carding a four-under 67 on day one of the 2024 Olympics at Le Golf National.

Rahm is one of the headline LIV Golf names competing in Paris, along with Joaquin Niemann, Adrian Meronk and Abraham Ancer.

The two-time major winner is coming off his maiden LIV Golf win at JCB and stands an excellent chance of challenging for a medal at Le Golf National.

Speaking before the event, Rahm shared his honest thoughts on golf being an Olympic sport.

Jon Rahm wants challenging test at the 2024 Olympics

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After the conclusion of the first day’s play, Rahm sat four shots back of leader Hideki Matsuyama.

Favourable conditions allowed for low scoring, and the Spaniard has admitted he would like the course to firm up and, in turn, present a more formidable challenge.

“If it doesn’t rain, you will be surprised how difficult it can be, even more so if the wind blows,” Rahm explained. “If it is as soft as it was today, there is little to do because the best in the world are here.”

The 2023 Masters champion added: “It is a course that with 15- or 20-under, you should be able to reach, but the weather can change a lot, and there are many of us who would like to see it a little more difficult.”

Olympic gold would be the highlight of Jon Rahm’s 2024 season

Despite enjoying a successful debut season on the breakaway tour, winning the 2024 Olympic gold would no doubt be the highlight of Rahm’s year.

Competing in the Olympics is unique and something only a handful of sportsmen can say they’ve done. Considering the calibre of play at Le Golf National, it’s clear the world’s best golfers hold the competition in high esteem.

For Rahm, this week’s event is his last chance to show the PGA Tour what they’re currently missing. With the LIV Golf season entering its latter stages, opportunities are at a premium for the Spaniard.

Unfortunately for golf fans, the event at Le Golf National is the last time LIV, PGA, and DP World Tour players will all compete in the same field until the 2025 Masters at Augusta National.

Of course, things could change, but given the current divide within the game, any merger or agreement feels a long way off.