Jon Rahm says what is so unusual about Royal Portrush and reveals what his experience was the last time he played there

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We are just weeks away from the final major of the year as The Open heads to Royal Portrush and Jon Rahm has now revealed just what we can expect from the course.

Rahm will go to Northern Ireland looking to win a third major title and fly the flag for LIV Golf.

So far in 2025, it’s been Bryson DeChambeau doing the business for LIV in the majors, albeit he hasn’t quite got over the line again just yet.

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Rahm, though, will feel confident going into Royal Portrush. It’s a course he has played before and given his form on LIV, he’s every reason to be confident.

Still, the Spaniard is under no illusions as to what lies ahead. And speaking to the media ahead of LIV Dallas this week, Rahm has revealed all about his past experiences at the famous Northern Ireland course.

Jon Rahm shares what happened the last time he played Royal Portrush

Royal Portrush is very much regarded as one of the top golf courses in the world.

There is a reason it is on the circuit for The Open, and this year, all eyes will be on Rory McIlroy to see if he can win on home soil.

However, Jon Rahm will also fancy himself and he’s told the media this week that he’s more than comfortable around the famous links.

“I like Royal Portrush. Last Open there I did well. I played a British Am there and had nothing but a good experience. It’s a bit of a unique links because you don’t usually have elevation changes in links golf, and it’s not that it’s massive, but that first hole you have anywhere between a wedge to a 7-iron with a massive upslope and massive crosswinds. That’s not something you usually see,” Rahm said.

“The 5th hole is severely downhill, even the 7th going and up is not something you usually see. And then 16, 17, 18, with having to go over cliffs and falloffs and elevation changes, it’s not something you usually get to practice in links golf. Usually it’s perfectly flat, and there’s other elements to worry about. So that’s what makes Portrush to me a little bit more special.

“It’s a fantastic golf course where, like every other major, you have to do everything well. I’ve been lucky enough to play in Ireland and Northern Ireland, so I’m hoping that can carry on over into a major championship, as well.”

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Jon Rahm’s career record at The Open

This will be Rahm’s ninth appearance at The Open and he’s come close on more than one occasion to landing the Claret Jug as well.

His last four appearances have seen three top ten finishes, including a runner up spot in 2023.

This bodes well for the Spanish star and he’ll be keen to ensure he finally gets over the line and wins the major most golfers would admit is the holy grail of the four.

Indeed, Rahm has missed the cut just once in those eight appearances, back in 2018 at Carnoustie.

Given his current form, history in The Open, and the confidence he has, it would be a major surprise not to see Rahm involved in the battle to win in a few weeks’ time.