Rahm apologizes for hitting volunteer with divot after swinging in ...
Jon Rahm apologizes for hitting a volunteer with a divot after angry swing on Watch ESPN, first streamed on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
www.espn.comHere’s the latest on the incident.
- Jon Rahm hit a PGA Championship volunteer with a divot during the first round, and he publicly apologized, calling the moment “inexcusable” and saying he would try to track down the volunteer to offer a gesture or gift [source coverage from Golf Australia and Channel News Asia, May 13–14, 2026].[1][2][3]
- Rahm explained the incident came from a frustrated swing on the 7th hole at Aronimink, and he expressed sincere remorse, emphasizing it was not intentional and that he wanted to make amends with the volunteer involved.[3][4]
- Coverage notes that Rahm immediately approached the area to apologize after the incident, and multiple outlets reported on his ongoing efforts to locate the volunteer to apologize in person or provide a token of apology.[9][3]
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