Jon Rahm found himself in an apologetic spotlight during Thursday's first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink, after an errant divot struck a volunteer on the seventh hole. The two-time major winner from Spain, known for his fiery competitive spirit, let frustration get the better of him following a poor shot—but what was meant to be a harmless air swing turned into an unexpected incident.

"I got a flier on my second shot that went long. It's not a good spot," Rahm explained. "Just out of frustration, I tried to make an air swing, just over the grass, and I wasn't looking, took a divot, and unfortunately, I hit a volunteer."

The chunk of turf flew up and struck the volunteer in the shoulder and face, prompting an immediate response from Rahm, who rushed over to apologize. "Unfortunately it hit him in the shoulder and then the face, which I couldn't feel any worse. That's why I was there apologizing," he said.

Rahm didn't stop at a verbal apology—he vowed to make things right with a more meaningful gesture. "I need to somehow track him down to give him a present because that's inexcusable, and for something that could be completely avoidable," Rahm admitted. "Whether it was my intention or not, it was just not good."

Despite the rocky moment, Rahm managed to steady his round. Starting on the back nine, he made bogey on the seventh hole but bounced back with birdies at eight and nine, finishing with a solid one-under 69. It's a reminder that even the best in the game have moments they'd rather forget—and how class, both on and off the course, always shines through.