Jon Rahm is seriously considering withdrawing from the US Open without hitting a shot as he struggles to recover from a foot injury.
After telling the general media at Pinehurst No. 2 that the infection in the little toe of his left foot is “a concern”, the LIV Golf star and 2021 champion admitted to the Spanish media that he might not compete if he feels he can’t win.
Speaking to Ten Golf, El Correo and Movistar Golf, Rahm said: “I don’t know what I will do if I continue to feel the way I feel now. Sincerely, I don’t know.
“As a competitor, I would say yes (I will compete), but I didn’t try to go out on the course today. What I am sure about is that if it wasn’t a major, I wouldn’t be here.
“The problem isn’t just my foot but the adjustments I am making in my swing so it doesn’t hurt.
“I am worried about injuring myself in another area and putting the season at risk.
“On the other hand, if it gets to the point where I don’t think I can win, I don’t know if it’s worth teeing it up.”
According to TenGolf.com, the former world number one had a medical appointment with a specialist in Charlotte on Tuesday afternoon to see if a more aggressive treatment plan might allow him to tee it up on Thursday.
