Summary:
- Jon Rahm announced he will withdraw from the U.S. Open on Tuesday afternoon.
- The former No. 1 player in the world is dealing with a foot infection that could affect the rest of his game.
- Rahm made the decision after consulting with several physicians.
Jon Rahm, the Spanish professional golfer known for ranking first in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for 60 weeks and becoming world No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking shortly after, made a difficult announcement on Tuesday.
Rahm took it to his social media to announce he withdrew from the U.S. Open because of a left foot infection that was likely to affect the remainder of his game.
The past Masters champion made the decision after consulting with “numerous doctors” and talking to his team.
Rahm did not reveal what his doctors told him. However, in a later interview with Spanish golf site ten-golf.com, he said it was “clear” that if his foot problem would not have been “major”, he would not have decided to exit the tournament.
“The issue is not just the foot” he added, “but compensations I make in the swing to avoid pain”.
The player also said he was worried not to cause any additional injuries, which could put his season at risk.
The player, who had until Thursday afternoon to make the call, explained that “if it reaches a point that I don’t think I can win, I’m not sure if it’s worth going out to compete”.
He explained that he felt that withdrawing would be the best call in the long run for his career.
On his X page, he expressed his feelings of deep disappointment as well as hope for making a swift comeback “as soon as possible”.
After consulting with numerous doctors and my team, I have decided it is best for my long term health, to withdraw from this weeks US Open Championship. To say I’m disappointed is a massive understatement! I wish all my peers the best of luck and want to thank all of the USGA…
— Jon Rahm Rodriguez (@JonRahmOfficial) June 11, 2024
Rahm arrived at Pinehurst No. 2 wearing a sandal on his left foot, with the hope that the antibiotics that he was prescribed would enable him to heal in time for the opening round on Thursday.
Unfortunately, he didn’t make it to the golf course, even though he played it several weeks ago in advance of the U.S. Open.
Rahm was officially replaced by Jackson Suber, who turned pro in 2022 when he became the first Ole Miss golfer to ever earn the Number 1 overall ranking in the US according to Golfstat.
The 24-year-old Floridian was the first alternative from the Maryland qualifier.
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