Jon Rahm nearly hits mic operator with flung club, later shanks shot at Memorial
Jon Rahm has had a lot of success at Muirfield Village, winning the Memorial Tournament in 2020 and nearly doing the same a year ago.
But since walking off the 18th green on Saturday in ’21, things have not gone well – at this venue – for the world No. 2.
Rahm led by six strokes through 54 holes last year, before being informed that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and would have to withdraw. Upon his return this year, Rahm opened in even-par 72, complete with three bogeys and a double bogey.
On Friday, Rahm had a faux paus and a foul ball.
Playing the par-4 11th, his second hole of the day, Rahm was disappointed with his approach shot and flung his iron, nearly hitting an on-course microphone operator. Rahm apologized immediately and the woman was heard saying, “It’s OK.”
After making the turn in 1 under for the day, Rahm’s approach shot at the par-4 second wasn’t pleasing, either. In fact, it was a shank.
From 191 yards, Rahm’s second shot went dead right. He eventually made bogey, but birdied the next hole.
Justin Thomas, who has had his share of shanks during tournament rounds, was amused.