Jon Rahm has resigned from The Players

Jon Rahmafter shooting 71 shots (two birdies and a bogey) on day one at Ponte Vedra Beach7 behind the home-club leader, Chad Ramey (64), had to withdraw from the competition on the second day of The Players Championship.

15 minutes from going out to play on the second day at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Coursein Ponte Vedra Beach (Florida), the PGA Tour the player has been announced barrelseeking to win what is considered ‘the fifth’ grand slamwas removed from the contest.

Jon Rahm he suffered stomach problems that prevented him from competing and forced him to retire early.

As MD found out, the Basque golfer had gastroenteritis, fever since 2 am and could not even sleep overnight due to severe symptoms. Rahm tried his hand at the driving range, but ultimately decided to leave.

In this way, the game no barrelit remains in between Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.

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The world number 1 depends on Scheffler

After the withdrawal of Jon Rahmnumber one in the world ranking, after a good start to the campaign where he won the Sentry Tournament of Champions, The American Express and the Genesis Invitational, Whether the Biscayan retains that first place will depend on what Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler do.

McIlroy deserved the final Top-8 and Scheffler with 5th place to grab the first place. Scheffler faces more after closing the day Thursday in sixth place, while Rory started at +4 and will need to attack to make the cut this Friday. A victory for either of the two golfers would guarantee them a privileged position.