Ryan Palmer, on why Jon Rahm makes a great partner

PGA Tour veteran, 44, explains why he and Jon Rahm, 26, are such a good match for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, which they won as a team in 2019

Garrett Johnston|

PGA Tour veteran Ryan Palmer explains why he and Jon Rahm are such a good pairing for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, which they won in 2019. Palmer believes their games are similar, including driving and wedge play. Also, Palmer, 44, loves the 26-year-old's fire and intensity on the course and thinks he can be a calming influence on Rahm.

Palmer also talks about the 19-year player-caddie relationship he has had with James Edmondson, and gives some relatable advice to weekend golfers on how to keep the mind right when trying to finish off a career round.

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Published Apr 20, 2021 | Modified Apr 20, 2021

GARRETT JOHNSTON

Garrett Johnston has covered golf for outlets around the world for more than a decade, including the hometown papers of most players on the PGA Tour. He also has contributed to GolfDigest.com, Golf.com, USOpen.com, China Daily, The Irish Examiner and New Zealand Golf Magazine. Sadly, he has not improved his golf handicap since he left high school, and covering 30 major championship hasn’t helped him through osmosis. Twitter: @JohnstonGarrett

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