Teeing Off | Jon Rahm talks coronavirus isolation as he thanks health workers in Spain for their efforts
- Spaniard Jon Rahm thanks health workers in his covid-19-ravaged homeland
- Rahm says he has been doing puzzles with his wife to stay mentally fresh
From the bottom of my heart: millennials, please think twice about what you’re doing. I know younger people have less of a risk of being infected but the people who are being affected the most are our elders. Please stay at home, observe social distancing and wash your hands regularly. It’s a very small price to pay.
At this time, my thoughts are with my own family in Spain, including my 85-year-old grandma. I’ve kept in touch with them regularly and despite the self-quarantine, they are all in great spirits. I also want to thank everybody in the health care system: nurses, doctors, anybody related and trying to help the people in need. It’s unbelievable what you guys are doing, and we cannot thank you enough.
As someone who arrived in the world of professional golf at a young age, I had to learn very quickly from my mistakes. There have been moments that were not my best, low moments when I had to take several steps back and regroup. I’ve been learning from these experiences and I’ve been climbing to where I am now.
There are ups and downs all the time. I started playing this game from a very young age with the aim of being No 1 in the world and being among the best. There are times when you have no doubt, and there are times when you think you are not going to get anywhere near it. It is what it is. You have to keep fighting and maintain your confidence.
Gradually you get used to the magnitude of the fact that everything we do can have a great positive or negative effect. It is for you to adapt and learn that you have a great platform to help people. And also know that there are many children who consider you their favourite player and that you can and should pass on good values to them.
