Jon Rahm Addresses Playing Conditions at PGA Championship
Summary
Jon Rahm scored one under par in the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, finishing tied for 14th place. The golf course played harder than expected due to firm and fast conditions, making it difficult for players to score low.Key Facts
- Jon Rahm’s first-round score was 1-under par, two shots behind the leaders.
- The golf course was firm and fast, causing higher scores for many players.
- Some people expected very low winning scores (15-20 under par), but the course conditions prevented that.
- Rahm made an eagle on the par-4 second hole and had two birdies to end his round.
- He hit about 36% of fairways and 56% of greens in regulation (meaning he reached the green in the expected number of strokes).
- Leaders after round one are tied at 3-under par, with seven players sharing the 2-under position.
- Rahm will play his second round alongside Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth at 2:05 p.m. ET.
- The event is held at Aronimink Golf Club.
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