Tournament Overview
During a critical round at the PGA Championship in Charlotte, N.C., Jon Rahm showcased his talent in a closely fought contest. With nine holes remaining, Rahm, a two-time major winner, tied the leaderboard with Scottie Scheffler by sinking a decisive birdie putt. Despite his strong play, Rahm eventually finished seven strokes behind Scheffler, who claimed the championship title. The round provided him a chance to relish competitive play after a period of quieter performances. That performance reinforced his status among the sport's elite, and he looks forward to applying the lessons learned as the season progresses.
Key Moments
Rahm admitted on the course that it had been a long time since he had experienced such engaging play. Reflecting on his performance, he commented that 15 holes of spirited golf were refreshing, even if the round left him with a painful reminder of missed chances. He added that his experiences over the week gave him confidence moving forward into future events.
Several critical holes influenced Rahm’s round. His pursuit of a first PGA Championship title faltered on the 17th, a short hole, when his tee shot swung left and landed in a water hazard. Earlier on the 13th, a birdie putt narrowly missed as it grazed the edge of the cup. On the 14th, Rahm struck what he considered his finest drive using a 5-wood; the ball ended its progress in a bunker, curtailing a birdie chance. On the par-5 15th, he set up an eagle putt, but his subsequent attempt was too forceful and failed to secure birdie.
Final Reflections
Scheffler built on his performance with birdies on the 14th and 15th. Rahm's round deteriorated with a bogey on the 16th and double bogeys on the 17th and 18th, ending his challenge.
