Despite being labelled a child by Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm says he has no intention of changing his passionate approach while out on the golf course.
The two were involved in a back and forth after a Friday afternoon at the Ryder Cup, but the Spaniard says nothing will change on his end following the criticism.
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“I’m not going to stand here and say I am perfect example of what to do on a golf course,” said Rahm.
“But I play and compete the way I think I need to play and compete.
“Whatever he says, it shouldn’t change the way I approach this tournament.
“That’s it. I’m here to do my job and whatever comments anybody else may have shouldn’t really change the way I go about it or what I think of myself.”
What led to Koepka’s comments about Rahm
As for what caused Koepka to criticize Rahm, the Spaniard explained what took place.
“I was not happy I left a 10-footer short on 17 to possibly tie the hole,” said Rahm, who then went on to hit a lengthy putt on the final hole to earn Europe a half point in the four ball match.
“Going up to the tee, I let off some frustration by hitting the advertising board sideways.
“I kept walking, never stopped, that was it. If Brooks thinks that’s childish, it is what it is. He’s entitled to think what he thinks.
“I’m very happy with who I am. I needed to do that at that moment to let off some steam and play the hole I wanted.
“Clearly it worked out, as played two great shots and got a little lucky on the putt.
“I needed to do what I needed to do to perform under those circumstances.
“Is it right or wrong, childish or not? I don’t know, but that’s what I needed at the moment.”
As for his relationship with Koepka moving forward, Rahm noted he had never had an issue with the American prior to Friday.
“I have never had an issue with Brooks,” he said.
“Up until yesterday afternoon, I thought we had a pretty good relationship.”
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