Man, did you see what went down across the pond today? Jon Rahm just had a BMW PGA Championship performance that’s gonna sting, big time. He absolutely missed the cut at Wentworth outside of London, posting a brutal 11-over 155 across two rounds. But that’s not even the half of it. This isn’t just a missed cut; we’re talking about a finish that’s likely to be the absolute worst of his entire professional career. Yeah, you read that right.
The Scores Are Staggering
For two straight days, Rahm was in a world of hurt on the course. He kicked things off with a 6-over 78 in the first round. That’s his highest non-major round since 2021! Then, he followed it up with a 77 on Friday. That 11-over 155 total ties his worst 36-hole score ever, matching his 78-77 from the 2018 U.S. Open. The dude carded five bogeys and a double in both rounds. He managed two birdies on Friday, which is one more than he had on Thursday, but let’s be real: that’s not cutting it when you’re racking up those kinds of numbers.
According to Data Golf, his 2021 Andalucia Masters opening 78 was his worst true-strokes-gained performance through 36 holes as a pro, clocking in at a -3.04. This week’s showing? It’s probably gonna fall even lower than that. His single worst round as a pro was a 10-over 82 back in 2017, but these two days combined are just a different level of tough.
An Unprecedented Career Low
Here’s where it gets wild. While he tied his worst 36-hole score from the 2018 U.S. Open, where he was 15 over but still beat 30 players, this BMW PGA outing is a whole other beast. Rahm is set to finish last among all non-withdrawals or disqualifications, a truly shocking first in his career. And even if he somehow avoids that specific “last” spot, he’s still currently sitting solo 138th, which would absolutely mark his worst professional finish ever.
Think about that. The leader, Ryan Gerard, was a mind-blowing 23 shots clear of Rahm. Rahm himself finished a full 13 shots below the cut line. We’ve seen him beat only seven players in a field of 119 before, like at the 2018 Northern Trust, but to potentially finish dead last here, with fewer competitors to even beat? That’s just brutal. You just don’t expect to see a player of his caliber struggle like this. What a gut punch for Rahm.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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