Rahm gets warning for club throw at British Open

Spain's Jon Rahm, a former world number one, received a warning from officials during the second round of the British Open on Friday. The incident occurred after Rahm pulled his tee shot on the par-three 15th hole, leading him to throw his club in frustration.

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I didn't think about it until I saw him (the official) on 17, and when he was walking up to me, I knew exactly what it was for, but I didn't think about it in the moment.

Rahm went on to card a round of 67, placing him four shots behind the leader, Lucas Herbert. Despite the strong performance, the outburst cast a shadow over his play. A breach of the R&A's code of conduct can result in a penalty, but Rahm ultimately faced no further punishment beyond the warning.

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I shouldn't have reacted that way, but I did - I mean, you guys are acting like it's every single hole. I get it. I had a moment.

Speaking after the round, Rahm acknowledged the incident, stating, "I didn't think about it until I saw him (the official) on 17, and when he was walking up to me, I knew exactly what it was for, but I didn't think about it in the moment." He admitted, "I shouldn't have reacted that way, but I did." Known for his passionate demeanor on the course, Rahm addressed concerns about future outbursts, saying, "I'm definitely more intense and passionate than a lot of the players out here... But I wasn't thinking about it. It's not like I'm going to - if I try to alter who I am too much, it might cost me a little bit on the course." He concluded, "But certainly shouldn't have moments like the one on 15; I get it."

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I'm definitely more intense and passionate than a lot of the players out here, especially at work. But I wasn't thinking about it. It's not like I'm going to - if I try to alter who I am too much, it might cost me a little bit on the course.