US Open 2022: Jon Rahm says two kids stole his golf ball after errant shot
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Defending U.S. Open champion Jon Rahm had a strange moment during the first round of the third major tournament of the year.
Rahm was on the 18th hole Thursday when his tee shot went left and hit a broadcast tent. He said he saw two kids steal his golf ball after the errant shot.
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Jon Rahm, of Spain, watches his shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Brookline, Mass.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Jon Rahm, of Spain, reacts on the 15th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Brookline, Mass.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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“I feel like I played pretty good golf all day. I just saw a lot of (putts) get close and not go in, and to hit two wayward drives in the last two holes and somehow end up with two birdie putts and making the last one to break par on the first round of the U.S. Open, it’s quite a big deal,” he said.
Jon Rahm, of Spain, watches his shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Brookline, Mass.
(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
A lot of it was a bit of indecision and doubt in my mind because we weren’t exactly sure where the wind was coming from and not committing 100% of the time to the shot… but I’m not worried.”
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Rahm will begin his second round at 1 p.m. ET.
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