Golfer Jon Rahm unleashes on fan at The Open Championship, claims whistling created distraction during drive

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Jon Rahm’s emotions ran high during the first round at The Open Championship. 

The Spaniard had a rough moment when he played the par-4 10th hole at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland on Thursday. Rahm’s shot ended up in the rough.

The two-time major championship winner was visibly upset as he put his hands in the air before turning toward the gallery and scolding a fan.

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Jon Rahm of Spain plays a shot on the 17th hole during Day One of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Stuart Kerr/R&A via Getty Images)

Rahm claimed at least one spectator made a distracting noise as he was attempting his backswing.

“Really? Whistling? Right, great time,” Rahm said. “Right on my backswing. Very smart, whoever it was.”

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