Jon Rahm has pulled out of this week’s US Open at Pinehurst with an injured foot.
The Spaniard withdrew after simply six holes of the second spherical of LIV Houston on Saturday with an an infection in his left foot. He arrived at Pinehurst on Tuesday with the intention of giving himself time to get well, however later posted on social media: “After consulting with quite a few docs and my group, I’ve determined it’s best for my long-term well being, to withdraw from this week’s US Open Championship. To say I’m disillusioned is an enormous understatement.”
At a information convention held on Tuesday, Rahm hinted his participation was unsure when he stated his foot was “a priority” and that he didn’t know if it will heal in time.
“It’s doing higher however the ache is excessive,” added the 29-year-old. “I’ve a little bit gap between my pinky toe and subsequent one and it acquired contaminated. I acquired a shot to numb the ache earlier than the second spherical in Houston that was presupposed to final all spherical and it lasted two holes. The an infection is now managed, however there’s nonetheless swelling and there’s nonetheless ache.
“There’s a motive I walked out right here in a shoe and a flip-flop, making an attempt to maintain the realm dry and making an attempt to get that to heal as quickly as attainable. However I can solely do what I can do. The human physique can solely work so quick.”
Rahm, who secured the primary of his two main titles on the 2021 US Open at Torrey Pines, has not gained a match because the Masters final yr. He joined LIV Golf in January, however has but to win on the circuit. He completed tied forty fifth on the Masters in April and missed the reduce in final month’s PGA Championship.
