Jon Rahm, a two-time major champion and former Masters and U.S. Open winner, found himself in an awkward spotlight during Thursday's first round of the PGA Championship. After a frustrating shot, Rahm's attempt at a practice swing went awry, launching a divot that struck a course volunteer.

The incident occurred as Rahm struggled through an uncharacteristic round, finishing one over par. While that score currently keeps him safely above the cutline at +2, it's a far cry from the top of the leaderboard and continues a cold stretch for the LIV golfer, who has placed in the 30s in his last two majors.

Here's what happened: Frustrated after a poor shot, Rahm took an aggressive air swing to vent his disappointment. But instead of swinging cleanly over the grass, he accidentally clipped a divot, sending it flying. The chunk of turf hit a volunteer in the shoulder before bouncing up and striking him in the face.

Rahm immediately realized what had happened and rushed over to check on the volunteer, apologizing profusely. Fortunately, the volunteer remained in good spirits, smiling throughout the interaction. The PGA of America confirmed to Golf Channel that no warning was issued under the new code of conduct implemented for major championships this season.

During his post-round press conference, Rahm set the record straight. "I got a flyer on my second shot that went long. It's not a good spot and just out of frustration, I tried to make an air swing. Just over the grass and I wasn't looking. I took a divot and unfortunately I hit a volunteer," he said. "I co—" (Rahm was cut off but his remorse was clear.)

For fans and players alike, this moment serves as a reminder that even the best in the game can let frustration get the better of them. And while Rahm's actions were regrettable, his swift apology and concern for the volunteer's well-being show the sportsmanship that still defines golf's greatest competitors.