Adri Arnaus (Barcelona, October 17, 1994) is facing the season of his consecration. The Catalan finally won his first tournament and thanks to his regularity he managed to enter the 'top 50' of the ranking. In St. Andrews he goes all out.
Adri Arnaus, statements"It is a year in which several things are clicking, I have had several very good months, although I had been working for a long time to make that leap and be able to rub shoulders with the best in the big leagues. It is a dream come true to be able to play the 150th Open at St. Andrews. There is more demand, but at the same time that is what we like, that the field and the environment ask us for more. Although I am experiencing some new situations, I work to be a better player every week. It is a super super special week that I will live with great enthusiasm. There is a lot of history and for me it is special because I have been playing on this course since I was an amateur. Even as a child I did a round with my family. It is the cradle of golf and I am going to spend the week with great affection.
"I'm in the tournament, so I have my chances to make history and put my name next to these great players. After all, who hasn't seen plenty of videos of all these players crossing the 18 bridge and celebrating their victory? It is a different field than the other links. You share several streets and it is a route that you can play in different ways. I suppose they will find a way to complicate the field. If the wind blows it is never easy and the flags will surely be well hidden so that you have to play golf well. I've been with Xabi Gorospe for a year now, he's a good friend of mine from the national team. We have played many amateur tournaments together, including one in 2014 or 2015. He has not only been here, but he is also a great golfer, so his opinion is always very valid.
"The victory in the Catalunya Championship has obviously opened many doors for me. I've gotten into several 'majors'. That Sunday finally materialized what he had already been close to several times. Also, curiously, it was in a playoff, my third in the last seven or eight months. In the end I have learned in the previous ones and I was able to take advantage of it in the home tournament. One of the goals was to be in this Open, but there is still a long season ahead. I am well placed in the Race to Dubai and in the world ranking, but I have to keep looking up and establish myself in the 'top 50' of the ranking. From there, I will be able to make a good calendar for the coming year".
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