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Jon Rahm steadies his emotions and climbs the leaderboard at Aronimink, four-under through three rounds and tied for second as he pursues a third major, while navigating his LIV Golf departure and the possibility of returning to the PGA Tour amid the broader controversy surrounding the series.
Aldrich Potgieter moved into the lead at five-under halfway through Day 2 of the US PGA Championship at Aronimink, with Alex Smalley one behind at four-under and Chris Gotterup (with Matsuyama) also in the mix at four-under after a 65. The day featured back-and-forth scoring, including Bryson DeChambeau’s continued struggles (+9), while stars like Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth battled bumps and birdies. Justin Thomas and Cameron Young were around two-under, Scottie Scheffler finished around two-under after a steadier round, and Justin Rose electrified the crowd with an eagle at the par-4 9th to keep himself in the action. Tough pins and shifting winds kept the leaderboard lively as players pushed toward the weekend.
Jon Rahm apologized for an 'inexcusable' moment at the PGA Championship after a frustrated swing sent a grass divot into a volunteer on the 7th hole. He said he wants to make amends, including offering a gift, and noted the incident comes as the PGA enforces a new Code of Conduct with potential warnings or penalties for egregious behavior. Rahm finished his opening round at Aronimink in 69, buoyed by a hole-out eagle on the 2nd and a relief from a sprinkler head, while describing the tough, sloped courses and demanding conditions of the venue.
Rory McIlroy says Jon Rahm rejected a generous peace offering from Europe, calling it a shame for the European team as tensions surrounding major events like the Ryder Cup linger.
Eight players were granted releases to LIV Golf events this year under a DP World Tour waiver that allows them to retain memberships and Ryder Cup eligibility, in exchange for paying about £2.5m in fines, withdrawing appeals, and committing to a set number of DP World Tour starts. Jon Rahm called the terms 'extortion,' saying he would sign only if the required number of events dropped to four; he rejects six. The DP World Tour declined to comment.
Jon Rahm says he would have signed the DP World Tour’s deal that eight players accepted only if the minimum was four events (not six). He blasted the contract terms as extortionate, arguing they would penalize him for not playing events he wouldn’t attend anyway and could jeopardize his Ryder Cup participation. The eight players who agreed include Tyrrell Hatton and others; Rahm’s fines exceed $2 million, and he may pursue litigation if needed. The dispute comes as Rahm is in Hong Kong ahead of LIV Golf Hong Kong and amid broader tensions between LIV, the DP World Tour, and Ryder Cup eligibility.
DP World Tour granted conditional 2026 releases to eight LIV-affiliated players in exchange for settled fines and additional events; Jon Rahm was not among them, so he faces potential fines to play DP World Tour events and his 2027 Ryder Cup participation remains uncertain while his appeal proceeds.
Jon Rahm risks Ryder Cup removal by not paying seven-figure fines related to LIV Golf, while teammates like Tyrrell Hatton settle fines and receive 2026 releases; Luke Donald’s captaincy plans depend on resolving Rahm’s dispute, but a default could lead to suspension.