Rahm apologizes for hitting volunteer with divot after swinging in ...
Jon Rahm apologizes for hitting a volunteer with a divot after angry swing on Watch ESPN, first streamed on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
www.espn.comHere’s a quick update on the incident you asked about.
- Jon Rahm hit a divot that struck a PGA Championship volunteer in the face during the first round, prompting him to express that it was “inexcusable” and to seek out the volunteer to apologize and make amends. This narrative has been widely reported across golf outlets in mid-May 2026.
- Rahm publicly apologized, saying the incident happened out of frustration after a poor shot, and he emphasized that he wanted to find the volunteer to give a token of apology or compensation. Several outlets covered his comments and the sequence of events at Aronimink Golf Club.
- Coverage also highlights Rahm’s initial anger on the hole, his quick apology, and subsequent media remarks clarifying that the act was not intentional and that he regrets the harm caused.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates from a few specific outlets or summarize the timeline of Rahm’s statements and the volunteer’s reported status. I can also track any follow-up developments about the volunteer or any restitution discussed.