There are moments in golf that deserve a standing ovation, and then there are moments that somehow slip through the cracks. Jon Rahm's albatross at LIV Golf Virginia on Sunday falls into the latter category—and social media is not letting the league forget it.
On the par-5 17th at Trump National Washington, D.C., Rahm accomplished something only four other players have done in LIV Golf history: he made a 2 on a par 5. But if you were watching the broadcast or checking the league's shot-replay feature, you might have missed it entirely. The rare feat—just the fifth albatross in LIV Golf history—failed to make the live broadcast and was initially absent from online replays, sparking an uproar across social media platforms.
To be fair, the timing wasn't ideal for the broadcast crew. The two-time major winner entered the hole at one over par on his round and 11 under for the tournament, sitting 13 shots off the lead. His scorecard was a rollercoaster: an eagle at the par-5 second (his shotgun start hole), a double bogey, three bogeys, and two birdies. Not exactly the leaderboard drama networks chase.
But the shot itself was pure magic. After a 321-yard drive that faded into the right rough, Rahm faced 217 yards to the green. From a slight downslope, he struck an iron and watched the ball sail toward the target. When the crowd erupted, Rahm looked around in confusion, gesturing to his playing partners to confirm the ball had actually disappeared into the cup. Once confirmed, he raised his arms and club in celebration, then high-fived Graeme McDowell.
Video footage from Legion XIII's X account managed to capture the moment from a distance, but the LIV Golf leaderboard—which typically allows users to replay shots—showed Rahm's tee shot but not the second. Instead, the shot profile displayed playing partner Thomas Detry lining up for his putt.
Rahm finished the round with a par on 18 and a birdie on his closing hole (the first), shooting a 69 to finish at 15 under. That tied him for eighth place, well behind winner Lucas Herbert at 24 under. But for golf fans, the scoreboard mattered less than the missed moment.
Social media accounts, including NUCLR Golf, were quick to question why such a rare achievement—only the fifth albatross in LIV history—wasn't properly showcased. For context, the previous four came from Brendan Steele (2024 Greenbrier), Richard Bland (2025 Mexico City), David Puig, and Sergio Garcia. Each one deserved its moment in the spotlight. Rahm's, unfortunately, got lost in the shuffle.
For a league still building its identity, missing a moment like this is more than a broadcast error—it's a missed opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary. And in golf, an albatross is about as extraordinary as it gets.