Jon Rahm receives conduct warning after club incident at The Open 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:29 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Jon Rahm receives conduct warning after club incident at The Open 2026

Summary

Jon Rahm was given a warning for player conduct during The Open 2026 at Royal Birkdale after slamming his club on the 15th hole. The incident occurred following an inaccurate tee shot. The R&A has implemented a new player conduct policy this year, which addresses serious misconduct and the potential penalties involved. This new approach allows officials to issue penalties based on the severity of the incident without prior warnings.

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By the Numbers

•Jon Rahm slammed his club into the ground on the 15th hole.
•The R&A issued a warning under the new conduct policy.
•The policy allows for direct penalties without prior warnings.
•Rahm's conduct could impact his performance at the tournament.

Latest Updates

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7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Rahm slams club on the ground, gets player conduct warning at The Open 2026

What they're saying

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Jon Rahm has accepted that he deserved a warning during the second round of The Open Championship after throwing his club to the ground on one tee. Rahm is one of the players who goes into the weekend at Royal Birkdale with a genuine chance of lifting the Claret Jug.
— Yahoo Sports

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Moments after slamming his club into the ground on the 15th hole, officials with the R&A gave Jon Rahm a warning under the player conduct policy.
— Yahoo Sports