For the second week in a row on the DP World Tour, the market is dominated by one man. A week ago, Rory McIlroy came up just short at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Advance seven days, and Jon Rahm is dominating the market for the Open de Espana. Ad McIlroy was available to back at 5/1, meaning he had the look of an each-way bet to nothing.
A charge on Sunday saw him get within a whisker of victory, so those who backed him each-way got their money back. Acciona Open de EspañaOpen de Espana: Tee Times, Prize Money, TV Coverage as Rahm heads fieldAN HOUR AGO Rahm is half that price at 5/2, meaning there is no each-way opportunity at Club de Campo.
One thing is obvious, Rahm is by a street the best player in the field. He is also motivated to put on a strong performance for his home fans. «As a Spanish player, I think it is my duty [to play in Spain],” Rahm said. „If I can only come to one I will come to one. “I’ll try to do what I can to play and support my country. »I’m aware of the impact a player like me can have, and I have seen it every time I come. «I take it upon myself to try and perform and give them four days of entertainment and something to look forward to.” Throw in the fact he has won the event on two previous occasions — a third victory would take him alongside Seve Ballesteros — and there is a strong argument to suggest Rahm is the way to go.