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With all eyes on Spaniard Jon Rahm to add the Claret Jug to his US Open trophy, Tatler Singapore lists his strongest competitors at The 149th Open held at Royal St George's Golf Course
Having been in good form for the past few months, it comes as no surprise that Rolex Testimonee Jon Rahm is currently the world’s number 1 ranked golfer. His recent win at US Open 2021 makes the Spaniard the red-hot favourite to look out for during the next major tournament on the professional golfing calendar, The Open.
The US Open victory might be Rahm's first major championship in his career and he has not finished in the top 10 in The Open. But his performances this year on the greens has been nothing but scintillating and the numbers do not lie: since the 2020 Masters last November, he has tied or edged out 471 of 488 opponents in his last four major championships. That makes an impressive 96.5 per cent of wins, making him the pole favourite to clinch the Claret Jug.
Taking place between 15 and 18 July, the 149th rendition of the tournament sees a return to the renowned Royal St George's Golf Club for the first time since Northern Irishman Darren Clarke's victory in 2011. Located in the town of Sandwich in Southeast England, the course is known for its undulating fairways, representing a challenging course for golfers. Conditions are made tougher with the wind whipping off the nearby English Channel.
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With its deep-rooted relationship with the world of golf spanning over half a decade, Rolex will no doubt be lending its support to the tournament. The Swiss watch manufacturer will reprise its role as the official timekeeper at The Open since 1981.
Even with Rahm odds-on to take home top honours, he still faces stiff competition from his contemporaries. Here are five other Rolex Testimonees we say will pose a threat to the Spaniard's chances of winning at Royal St George's.