Jon Rahm had another meltdown on the 11th hole at Royal Portrush, but is still hanging around on the Open Championship leaderboard.

Jon Rahm, a two-time major winner, claimed a spectator whistled and broke his concentration on a backswing at Royal Portrush Golf Club during The Open Championship.

The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush is heating up as top contenders battle harsh conditions and stiff competition. After day one, several players remain tightly packed on the leaderboard. Jon Rahm, one of the favorites, finished the first round at 1-under par (70), placing him tied for 20th and just three shots behind the leaders.

Jon Rahm got angry at a fan during The Open after a whistle disrupted his tee shot, expressing frustration in post-round comments.

Jon Rahm's caddie was involved in a tense exchange with a rules official at The Open Championship after J.J. Spaun was hit with a slow play warning.

Jon Rahm's caddie, Adam Hayes, made his feelings clear to Open Championship rules officials after U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun was warned and put at risk of punishment for slow play

Rahm's caddie made his feelings clear to rules officials after U.S. Open champion Spaun was warned and put at risk of punishment

The first round of the 2025 Open Championship saw Royal Portrush giving the 156-player field all it could handle as ever-changing weather conditions allowed the Northern Ireland course to show off its strength against the best players in the world.