Jon Rahm Has Meltdown at The Open on Friday

Jon Rahm Has Meltdown at The Open on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush is heating up as top contenders battle harsh conditions and stiff competition. After day one, several players remain tightly packed on the leaderboard. Jon Rahm, one of the favorites, finished the first round at 1-under par (70), placing him tied for 20th and just three shots behind the leaders.

But Friday brought frustration for the Spanish star. During his second round, Rahm lost his cool after a fan whistled during his backswing, causing a mishit that sent his ball into the long grass. The moment triggered an immediate reaction.

Turning to the gallery, Rahm said sarcastically, “Really? Whistling? Great timing. Right on my backstroke. Really clever, whoever that was.” He followed it up with a double club kick clearly furious at the interruption.

Despite the setback, Rahm managed to recover and maintain a solid greens-in-regulation stat through much of the round, although he eventually bogeyed the 10th. His outburst was a rare public display of frustration, especially as he’s looking to boost his case for an automatic Ryder Cup spot later this year.

🚨⛳️🦵 #LIVID — LIV Golf star Jon Rahm with the double club kick! He is NOT happy 😠

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— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 18, 2025

Rahm, is aiming to win his third career major and his first Open title. He finished runner-up in 2023 and already has wins at the 2021 U.S. Open and 2023 Masters. Reflecting on the potential of winning this tournament, Rahm said, “Being the second Spanish player after Seve to win an Open and the only one with three different majors would make it very, very special.”

Rahm’s passion is undeniable, and while emotions boiled over on Friday, his talent keeps him in the hunt. He finished the second round with a one-over-par 72, leaving him even heading into the weekend.

With the Ryder Cup looming and a major on the line, Rahm still has everything to play for this weekend.

Related: Concerning News Emerges for Brooks Koepka During The Open

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.