Jon Rahm shot cannons off spectator’s head as PGA Championship fans applaud response
Jon Rahm smashed an iron shot off a spectator’s head at the PGA Championship. The Spaniard’s wayward approach on the par four 11th went off target and struck a man at full force. GettyRahm was hitting his stride when he nailed a fan[/caption] Rahm’s ball was travelling so fast that it ended up on the other side of the green. Unbelievably, the fan was OK and was seen smiling on live coverage shortly afterwards. “That dude that just got domed by Rahm needs to shake the PIF down for about $50million,” joked one fan in reference to Rahm playing on Saudi-backed LIV Golf. “Rahm just murdered somebody,” another wrote on X. Rahm went over to the spectators after his errant shot and shook his victim’s hand before handing him a signed glove. It won’t be worth $50 million but it will still be a nice souvenir to take home from Quail Hollow, as well as the inevitable bruise. “Fair play to Jon Rahm giving a glove and a proper man hug to the lad his ball hit. I got skelped by Doug Ghim and all I got was a handshake from his caddy,” commented a viewer on X. “An apology, handshake, and a signed glove from Jon Rahm will make up for a good welt,” added another. Rahm ended up missing a par putt while attempting to save face with an up and down to fall to two-under — five shots off the lead. He began Saturday six shots back from Jhonattan Vegas but felt good about his game going into the weekend. View Tweet: https://t.co/Obm0JERwTB GettyRahm almost KO’d a man from the fairway[/caption] Spectators duck for cover but not quickly enough “I think I’m in good position,” he said. “Adding to the fact that I feel like I’m getting better, more confident with the swing. “I made a lot of good swings out there today and gave myself plenty of chances. “If I can start the first few holes better than I played so far, make a few birdies and get a round going and post something around 3, 4-under, which I don’t feel like it’s something too much to ask. I feel like, believe it or not, it’s doable.” Rahm hit a birdie on the 14th before carding an eagle on the par-five 15th to charge up the leaderboard. If the fan he nailed becomes a lucky charm, he will have earned more than a glove. On Friday, Aaron Rai almost left another fan with a painful souvenir. The Open getaway Enjoy a 3-night weekend getaway with grounds admission tickets for both Saturday and Sunday of The Open 2025. Stay in comfort at the Hilton Templepatrick, with transfers included and exclusive access to the Your Golf Travel Clubhouse. All this from just £1,270 per person – don’t miss your chance to be part of golf’s biggest event in ultimate style. Plan your dream golf trip HERE. The world No. 29’s looked to drill the ball underneath the branches of a tree while patrons stood to the right on the 16th. Instead of punching the ball to the left of the tree, Rai’s effort slammed straight into it and came inches away from hitting a fan in the knee. A female fan was also lucky not to have been hit in the head as she sat on the ground to watch Rai’s shot.
Jon Rahm smashed an iron shot off a spectator’s head at the PGA Championship.
The Spaniard’s wayward approach on the par four 11th went off target and struck a man at full force.
Rahm’s ball was travelling so fast that it ended up on the other side of the green.
Unbelievably, the fan was OK and was seen smiling on live coverage shortly afterwards.
“That dude that just got domed by Rahm needs to shake the PIF down for about $50million,” joked one fan in reference to Rahm playing on Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
“Rahm just murdered somebody,” another wrote on X.
Rahm went over to the spectators after his errant shot and shook his victim’s hand before handing him a signed glove.
It won’t be worth $50 million but it will still be a nice souvenir to take home from Quail Hollow, as well as the inevitable bruise.
“Fair play to Jon Rahm giving a glove and a proper man hug to the lad his ball hit. I got skelped by Doug Ghim and all I got was a handshake from his caddy,” commented a viewer on X.
“An apology, handshake, and a signed glove from Jon Rahm will make up for a good welt,” added another.
Rahm ended up missing a par putt while attempting to save face with an up and down to fall to two-under — five shots off the lead.
He began Saturday six shots back from Jhonattan Vegas but felt good about his game going into the weekend.
“I think I’m in good position,” he said. “Adding to the fact that I feel like I’m getting better, more confident with the swing.
“I made a lot of good swings out there today and gave myself plenty of chances.
“If I can start the first few holes better than I played so far, make a few birdies and get a round going and post something around 3, 4-under, which I don’t feel like it’s something too much to ask. I feel like, believe it or not, it’s doable.”
Rahm hit a birdie on the 14th before carding an eagle on the par-five 15th to charge up the leaderboard.
If the fan he nailed becomes a lucky charm, he will have earned more than a glove.
On Friday, Aaron Rai almost left another fan with a painful souvenir.
The Open getaway
Enjoy a 3-night weekend getaway with grounds admission tickets for both Saturday and Sunday of The Open 2025.
Stay in comfort at the Hilton Templepatrick, with transfers included and exclusive access to the Your Golf Travel Clubhouse.
All this from just £1,270 per person – don’t miss your chance to be part of golf’s biggest event in ultimate style.
Plan your dream golf trip HERE.
The world No. 29’s looked to drill the ball underneath the branches of a tree while patrons stood to the right on the 16th.
Instead of punching the ball to the left of the tree, Rai’s effort slammed straight into it and came inches away from hitting a fan in the knee.
A female fan was also lucky not to have been hit in the head as she sat on the ground to watch Rai’s shot.
