As Jon Rahm surprisingly struggled to a T-17 finish in his quest for a third consecutive victory at his home national Open, the ultimate triumph went to countryman Rafa Cabrera Bello.
Even if he hasn’t been frequenting any social-media sites, or reading the newspapers, Harrington is well aware that questions are being asked of his decision-making last week.
Currently second on the European Tour’s season-long Race to Dubai points list, Horschel has ambitions to become the first American to break that Old World tape.
Third-round leader Francesco Laporta was having a disappointing final round when a wild approach shot on the 13th hole struck Pietro Consenza in the side of his head.
As the endless intricacies of the European Ryder Cup qualification played out in the background, the BMW PGA Championship was claimed by an American, Billy Horschel.
The first Spaniard to win America’s national championship, Rahm is a good bet to be the first player since Tiger Woods to apex the US Open and the Open in the same season.
Australian Golf Digest
