Jon Rahm apologizes after hitting PGA volunteer in face with divot
Jon Rahm apologized to a PGA Championship volunteer after accidentally hitting him in the face with a divot at Aronimink Golf Club.
golf.comJon Rahm apologized after a divot from his frustrated swing struck a PGA Championship volunteer in the face during the first round at Aronimink in mid-May 2026. Multiple outlets reported Rahm is trying to locate the volunteer to personally apologize and offer a gesture or token of goodwill.
Overview of what happened
- Incident context: Rahm hit a ball from the rough, became frustrated, and swiped at the grass; a divot flew up and struck a volunteer in the face and shoulder. He immediately apologized and later expressed that the moment was “inexcusable” and not reflective of his intent.[2][3][4]
- Rahm’s response: He stated he wanted to track down the volunteer to apologize and perhaps offer a present, emphasizing that the incident was avoidable and not acceptable.[4][2]
Ongoing attention and coverage
- The event drew follow-up reporting across golf outlets and major news wires, with emphasis on Rahm’s contrition and his public comments post-incident.[3][2]
- Additional clips and articles captured Rahm’s post-round comments and the broader reaction from the PGA Championship coverage.[6][9]
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Citations:
- Rahm’s divot incident and apology reported by Golf Australia, Reuters, and CNA, noting his comments and the volunteer-facing apology.[1][2][3]
- Additional confirmation of Rahm’s intent to locate the volunteer and offer a gesture.[2][4]