Rahm given warning after throwing club
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SOUTHPORT, England, July 17 : Spain's former world number one Jon Rahm got away with only a warning after throwing his club in frustration during his second round at the British Open on Friday.
Rahm carded a round of 67 to sit four shots off the lead held by Australian Lucas Herbert but was sweating after his outburst following a pulled tee shot on the par-three 15th.
A breach of the R&A's code of conduct can result in a shot penalty but Rahm faced no punishment, instead being given a warning later in his round by an official.
"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 said.
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Known for his passion on the course, Rahm was asked if he was worried about further outbursts at Royal Birkdale over the weekend. "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," he added.
"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.
"But certainly shouldn't have moments like the one on 15; I get it."
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