'Embarrassed' Jon Rahm stays positive after late PGA collapse

espn.comPublished: 5/19/2025

Summary

Jon Rahm nearly claimed his first major championship at the PGA Championship after being tied with Scheffler for the lead but ultimately fell short by seven shots. Despite rough finishes on key holes like 17th and 18th, where he missed putts, Rahm managed to stay positive about the week’s positives and his potential for future tournaments. He credited his strong driver and putter performance as highlights of his game, though nerves likely played a role in some miscues. Rahm expressed determination to bounce back at next week’s U.S. Open while acknowledging it wasn’t an easy win given how close he was to securing the title.