Jon Rahm found himself in hot water at the PGA Championship on Thursday, and it wasn't because of his scorecard. The fiery Spaniard let his emotions get the best of him after a wayward approach shot at Aronimink Golf Club, and a volunteer ended up paying the price.

Here's what happened: Rahm's approach sailed over the seventh green, and in frustration, he took what he thought was an "air swing" as he walked away. But his club caught the turf, sending a divot flying directly into a nearby volunteer—first hitting them in the shoulder, then the face. Realizing the mistake immediately, Rahm rushed to apologize and later expressed deep regret.

"I couldn't feel any worse," Rahm said, visibly shaken. "That's inexcusable, and for something that could be completely avoidable. Whether it was my intention or not, it was just not good." He even mentioned hoping to track down the volunteer afterward to "give him a present" as a gesture of goodwill.

The timing couldn't be more sensitive. This week marks the debut of the PGA's new player code of conduct policy, which features a three-strike system: a warning, a two-shot penalty, and disqualification for serious or repeated offenses. Among the listed violations? "Abuse of the golf course, such as deliberately damaging a playing surface through unnecessary force or a swing or repeated swings with a club." It's a rule prominently displayed in the locker room, and one that Sergio Garcia already tested at the Masters after slamming his club into a tee box.

Despite the off-course drama, Rahm managed to steady the ship on the course. He carded a 1-under 69, with his round jump-started by a spectacular hole-out eagle on his 11th hole. It's a reminder that even when emotions run high, the game has a way of bringing you back down to earth—sometimes with a little help from a flying divot.