Summary
Spanish golfer Jon Rahm expressed frustration during the opening round of the Spanish Open, having difficulty on the course and a tense interaction with a course marshal. Rahm finished the round with a score of 1-over 72, leaving him behind the leaders, Marco Penge and Frederic Lacroix, who ended the day at 5-under 66. Rahm is aiming to win his fourth Spanish Open title, which would set a new record.
Key Facts
- Jon Rahm showed frustration during the Spanish Open's first round after landing a shot in the rough.
- He argued with a course marshal who tried to offer reassurance, leading to an on-course incident.
- Rahm initially struggled with two bogeys but made an eagle on the 14th hole and a birdie on the 15th.
- He finished the round 1-over 72, which put him six shots behind the leaders.
- England's Marco Penge and France's Frederic Lacroix led with scores of 5-under 66.
- Rahm seeks his fourth Spanish Open win, surpassing the record held by Seve Ballesteros.
- The Spanish Open winner will earn automatic entry to the 2026 Masters and Open Championship for the first time.
- Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz was among the spectators watching Rahm's game.
