Jon Rahm has been here before. The fiery LIV Golf star is known for letting his emotions boil over on the course, and during Thursday's first round of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, his frustration crossed a line.

After an errant shot bounced past the green, Rahm angrily struck a divot that inadvertently hit a volunteer in the shoulder and face. The moment was captured on video and quickly spread across social media, drawing criticism and concern.

Rahm was visibly remorseful in his post-round comments. "It hit him, and unfortunately, it hit him in the shoulder and then the face," he said. "I couldn't feel any worse, so I was there apologizing." He added that the incident was "inexcusable, for something that could be completely avoidable."

The two-time major winner expressed a desire to track down the volunteer to offer a personal apology and a gift. While his contrition was genuine, the incident has reignited discussions about how professional golfers manage their emotions under pressure—a challenge that's as old as the game itself.

On the bright side, Rahm's game didn't suffer. He sits at 1-under par heading into his second round, with a 2:05 p.m. ET tee time. But as he continues his quest for another major title, this moment serves as a reminder that even the best in the sport are human—and that sportsmanship matters just as much as the scorecard.