Jon Rahm Issues Apology After Incident at PGA Championship
Rahm apologizes for 'inexcusable' incident at PGA
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Jon Rahm, a two-time major champion, apologized for accidentally hitting a volunteer with a divot during the first round of the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania. The incident occurred after a frustrating shot, prompting Rahm to express regret and seek a way to make amends.
- 01Jon Rahm hit a volunteer with a divot during the PGA Championship.
- 02He expressed deep regret for the incident, calling it 'inexcusable'.
- 03Rahm finished the first round with a score of 1-under 69.
- 04He made an eagle on the second hole after a poor start.
- 05Rahm plans to track down the volunteer to apologize personally.
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During the first round of the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania, Jon Rahm accidentally hit a volunteer with a divot while swinging in frustration after a poor shot. Rahm, who finished the round with a score of 1-under 69, expressed his regret, stating, "I couldn't feel any worse" and described the incident as 'inexcusable'. He explained that he was trying to make an air swing after a disappointing approach shot on the seventh hole. Rahm made an impressive recovery during the round, including his first eagle in a PGA Championship on the par-4 second hole. He acknowledged his mistakes on the course but managed to finish strong with back-to-back birdies on the eighth and ninth holes. Rahm is determined to reach out to the volunteer to offer a personal apology and a gift as a gesture of goodwill.
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