Jon Rahm29 years old and world No. 8, has announced his departure from US Openthe third grand slam of the season held from Thursday to Sunday in the field of Pinehurst (North Carolina, United States).
“After consulting with several doctors and my team, I have decided it is best for my long-term health to withdraw from the US Open this week. To say I am disappointed is an understatement,” Rahm wrote on his social networks .
“I wish all the participants the best of luck. I want to thank all the USGA staff, volunteers and the Pinehurst community for putting together what I’m sure will be an incredible championship. I hope to return to action soon “added the Basque golfer.
Rahm announced his retirement from the tournament just hours after his press conference at Pinehurst, where he had already expressed serious doubts about his participation due to an infection in his left foot that forced him to withdraw from the tournament last week. LIV Golf of Houstonthe millionaire and controversial Saudi Super League which he joined this season as a star signing.
“It worries me. I don’t know what happened, but it got infected. Now it’s under control, but the foot is still swollen and I’m sick,” admitted the Basque player in his appearance in media. A few hours later, those doubts turned into certainty and the Spanish player announced his retirement.
Rahm won the first of his two US Open titles at the US Open. grand slamin 2021: in 2023 he added to his record the August Masters.
Source: La Verdad
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