Jon Rahm: The Irish welcome, the wild weather and Ryder Cup hopes

Typically, a sports report that dwells on the weather is sure to be accused of using an easy crutch, but it is unavoidable when it will be a central character at Trump International Doonbeg during the Amgen Irish Open. Just ask two-time major winner Jon Rahm.

The Spaniard arrived in the media centre on Tuesday having been unable to complete a round on his first day at the course. Above his head, the wind howled against the canvas roof. Even so, he is content here.

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