Rahm is proving himself a worthy World No.1 for more than just his play, the Spaniard seemingly grasping the responsibilities that accompany the rewards of his success.

When asked early in the week why he didn’t withdraw from Harbour Town – as most would have after such a momentous victory – Rahm was honest bordering on blunt.

“It did cross my mind, but I made a commitment earlier in the year, and I want to honour that commitment,” he said.

“Talking to (wife) Kelley, I put myself in the shoes of not only the spectators but the kids as well. If I was one of the kids, I would want to see the recent Masters champion play — good or bad, just want to be there.”

Sure, the RBC is a designated event and that likely made the decision easier, but Rahm is still likely in a minority with his decision to play.

This praise is clearly in stark contrast to the last time Rahm made an appearance in this space.

"While I still disagree with Rahm about distance it’s difficult to find fault in any other area thus far. And that’s a good thing because all indicators point to his reign at the top being a long one." - Rod Morri.

Some readers may recall I was less than kind to the Spaniard back in February when he made some questionable comments regarding the distance debate during a podcast appearance.

While he likely still holds those views, he has been all but flawless in almost every other department since his Masters win.

That included a brilliant stint in commentary Sunday where his insights as the lead group played the 14th hole were as entertaining as they were insightful.

Given the group included Patrick Cantlay – who played at a glacial pace ahead of Rahm and Brooks Koepka in the final round at Augusta – Rahm did well not to make any comment about the American’s pace of play.

That’s especially true after Cantlay hit his ball into an unusual spot with a greenside chip and took several minutes over his next, a golden opportunity many would not have been able to resist.

Rahm, however, played it straight and instead praised (rightly) the brilliance of Cantlay’s shot.

(Interestingly, on course commentator Dottie Pepper noted on the next hole that the other two players in the group, Jordan Spieth and Matt Fitzpatrick, were less than pleased with how long Cantlay had taken.)

Back in February the point of the criticism of Rahm was to note the responsibility all golfers have – and particularly those in a position of influence like Rahm – to act and speak in the best interests of the game and not just themselves.

That remains the case and while I still disagree with Rahm about distance it’s difficult to find fault in any other area thus far.

And that’s a good thing because all indicators point to his reign at the top being a long one.