Jon Rahm: "You guys always try to look for something that's just not there"

Jon Rahm say he believes the media are always looking for "something that's not there" in his game as he teed up a golden opportunity to claim four wins in six worldwide starts. 

Spaniard Rahm was in superb form once again as he raced to 23-under par at The American Express on the PGA Tour following a third round 65 in which he hit 17 out of 18 greens in regulation. 

The Spanish World No. 3, who previously carded a pair of 64s, lit up the front nine at the Stadium Course on Saturday.

That was highlighted by a superb eagle at No. 5 alongside four other birdies to make the turn in 6-under. 

On the home stretch Rahm made birdie at 10 and 12 before dropping a shot on his penultimate hole of the day. 

Rahm previously won this tournament in 2018 and it was here last year that he turned heads after his expletive-laden rant about the course was caught on film. 

He said he wanted to put that behind him at the start of the week. 

Asked about his round, Rahm said he had nothing but positive things to say, adding: 

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Rahm could've had more birdies on his back nine but despite being pin high frequently some of his efforts failed to drop. 

The 2020 U.S. Open champion said:

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He added: 

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Rahm was also full of praise for the rookie Davis Thompson, who has been impressive this week. 

He said:

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