I’m Going to Be Number One”: Jon Rahm’s Belief, Passion & Obsessive Drive as a Junior

Key Points

• Unshakable Belief at 15:
  Jon Rahm told Eduardo Celles with absolute certainty that he would be world number one—no hesitation, no doubt. That clarity of vision stood out immediately.

   

• Conviction Is the Difference:
  Eduardo had never heard another junior say something so confidently. He believes conviction is a key trait shared by all great athletes—not just talent, but total belief.

   

• The Role of Passion and Hunger:
  Beyond ability, it’s the drive to compete and the joy of the pursuit that sustains champions. Many talented players fade because they lose that inner fire.

   

• Obsessive Focus:
  Eduardo shares what his own father told him: to make it in golf, you must “eat, breathe, and sleep golf” every single day. That obsessive dedication is what separates the elite.

   

• Final Lesson:
  Becoming number one is not guaranteed—but dreaming big, staying happy, and maintaining relentless competitiveness are non-negotiable on the journey.