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Rahm set for Masters after birth of son
AUGUSTA, United States, April 5, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Spanish star Jon Rahm is
poised to take part in the Masters after announcing the birth of his son on
Sunday.
The 26-year-old had warned fans he may have to make a swift exit from
Augusta if his wife Kelley Cahill went into labour during the tournament.
But with the couple welcoming the birth of son Kepa Cahill Rahm early
Saturday, the world number three is free to make another bid for his first
major championship.
“Without a doubt the greatest day of my life!” Rahm wrote in an Instagram
post announcing the new arrival, describing his son as a “big boy from the
Basque Country.”
“Kelley is doing great and recovering. Kepa is also in great health,” he
added.
Fellow golfers Luke Donald and Rickie Fowler were among athletes who
congratulated Rahm, along with former Real Madrid and Portugal star Luis
Figo.
Rahm had advised fans against betting on him for Augusta after pointing
out the tournament, which tees off on Thursday, coincided with his baby’s due
date.
“If anybody’s thinking of betting on me on the Masters, maybe think about
it twice because there’s a chance I have to just turn around and leave that
week,” Rahm said.
“Being a father is much more important than any golf event would ever be,
so that’s my head right now.”
The Masters has been a happy hunting ground for Rahm in the past, with the
Spaniard posting three top-10 finishes at Augusta since 2018.
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