Jon Rahm Struggles at Masters, Nearly Breaks Driver

Jon Rahm faced a challenging opening round at the Masters, carding a three-over 75 and expressing frustration on the ninth hole after a wayward tee shot, where he nearly snapped his driver in anger. Despite salvaging a par on the ninth, he bogeyed the following two holes, leaving him tied for 63rd after the first round. Rahm, the 2023 Masters champion, has struggled in major tournaments since joining LIV Golf, with only one top-ten finish in recent events. His performance at Augusta reflects a continuation of this trend, as he has not been able to replicate his past success on golf's biggest stages. Currently, he trails leader Justin Rose by ten strokes, who shot an impressive 65. Rahm had hoped to turn his game around this year after a disappointing previous season but continues to grapple with consistency.