Things took a turn at the 2025 PGA Championship when an approach from Jon Rahm struck a spectator at Quail Hollow on Saturday, though disaster was avoided.
Rahm, who is surging up the leaderboard during the third day of the tournament, had a brief setback during that moment. It quickly went viral as the fan was struck in the head.
Here is what happened in Charlotte on Saturday.
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Jon Rahm hits fan in head at 2025 PGA Championship
During Rahm’s approach on the 11th hole, the ball sailed left and hit a fan in the head, drawing a reaction from the broadcast crew and other spectators in attendance.
Here’s how it happened:
Jon Rahm’s approach took a big bounce after hitting a fan. Thankfully, the fan appeared alright and Rahm gifted him an autographed glove. pic.twitter.com/r1kAuchLju
— Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) May 17, 2025
As noted above, the fan appeared to be OK and received a signed glove from Rahm for his troubles.Â
The fan responded affirmatively when asked if he was alright and shared a moment with Rahm before the golfer got back to the main task at hand on the course.
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Jon Rahm PGA Championship score
Rah entered Saturday two strokes under par.
He posted a -2 through the first 10 holes and, after striking the fan on the 11th, bogeyed. His score was -4 through 11.
