Jon Rahm announces his withdrawal from the US Open due to injury

Jon RahmThe 29-year-old player, world number eight, announced his withdrawal from the tournament. US Openthird grand slam season, which will take place from Thursday to Sunday on the field Pinehurst (North Carolina, USA).

“After consulting with several doctors and my team, I have decided that it is best for my long-term health to withdraw from this week’s US Open. To say that I am disappointed is an understatement,” Ram wrote on his social networks.

“I wish all participants good luck. I want to thank all of the USGA staff, volunteers and the Pinehurst community for putting together what I know will be an incredible championship. “I’m looking forward to getting back to action as soon as possible,” added the Basque golfer.

“The best thing for my long-term health is to withdraw from the US Open this week. To say I’m disappointed is an understatement.”

Jon RahmNo. 8 golfer in the world

Rahm announced his withdrawal from the tournament just hours after a press conference at Pinehurst, where he had already expressed serious doubts about his participation due to a left leg infection that forced him to withdraw from the tournament last week. LIV Golf Houstonmillionaire and scandalous 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. Everything is under control now, but my leg is still swollen and I have pain,” the Basque player admitted in his speech to the media. A few hours later, those doubts turned into confidence and the Spanish golfer announced his retirement.

Rahm won the first of his two US Open titles at the US Open. grand slamin 2021: in 2023 added to his record Augusta Masters.

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