MEAL DEAL RAHM

Olazabal backs champ to defend his title

- NEIL MCLEMAN

JON RAHM has sought just a single piece of advice from his fellow Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal before his Masters title defence.

"The only thing he has asked me is what I had for dinner after my two victories because he didn't want to have anything similar," laughed the former Ryder Cup captain.

But on the 30th anniversary of his first win in Augusta, Olazabal reckons he still might see a Rahm repeat at the Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday.

And the Spanish veteran (inset with Rahm) feels the world No.3's defection to LIV Golf in December will not harm his chances of claiming his own second Masters title.

"A lot might have changed off the course since last year and he is playing a different tour but Jon is still the same player," said Olazabal. "Things don't change in that way.

"Jon is playing really good golf. He has been in the top 10 every tournament. He is going to be fresh.