Jon Rahm has never been one to hide his emotions on the golf course—and that fiery temperament was on full display during the opening round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink. The Spanish star, known for both his brilliance and his occasional outbursts, found himself in hot water after an unfortunate incident that he later described as "inexcusable."

Rahm's round started slowly, but he battled back impressively to card a solid 69, highlighted by a stunning hole-out eagle on the par-four second. Yet, it was a moment of frustration on the seventh hole that stole the headlines. After a poor second shot left him in a tough spot, Rahm took an angry swing at the turf—and a divot flew directly into a spectator's face.

Speaking after the round, Rahm didn't shy away from taking responsibility. "I got a flier on my second shot that went long. It's not a good spot. Just out of frustration, I tried to make an air swing, just over the grass, and I wasn't looking, took a divot, and unfortunately, I hit a volunteer," he explained. "It hit him in the shoulder and then the face. I couldn't feel any worse. That's why I was there apologizing."

Rahm added that he hopes to track down the fan to offer a gift, calling his actions "completely avoidable" and "not good" regardless of intent. While the bogey on that hole certainly fueled his frustration, there's no excuse for letting emotions get the better of him—something the 31-year-old fully acknowledged.

Since joining LIV Golf in December 2023, Rahm has struggled to find his best form in the majors, and the pressure seems to be mounting. With his game theoretically well-suited to the Aronimink layout, all eyes are on whether he can channel that intensity into a championship run—without any more costly distractions.