Jon Rahm's Unintended Divot Drama at PGA Championship

Golfer Jon Rahm accidentally hit a volunteer in the face with a divot during the PGA Championship, calling the incident inexcusable. He intends to track down the volunteer to apologize properly. Despite the mishap, Rahm recovered well in his round to remain in contention.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 15-05-2026 02:20 IST | Created: 15-05-2026 02:20 IST
Jon Rahm's Unintended Divot Drama at PGA Championship

Jon Rahm, the renowned Spanish golfer, found himself in an unexpected controversy at the PGA Championship when he unintentionally hit a volunteer in the face with a divot during the first round on Friday. Rahm described the incident, which occurred on the 16th hole, as 'inexcusable.'

Attempting an air swing out of frustration after a poor shot, Rahm accidentally sent a piece of turf flying into the volunteer's face. He was quick to apologize and is determined to track down the individual to offer a formal expression of remorse and a present.

Despite the incident, Rahm managed to stay focused, recovering from early setbacks to finish the day one under par. With this resilient performance, he kept himself well within contention for the championship.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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