Jon Rahm’s emotions went from fiery to tearful in just 24 hours. After a heated run-in with a fan on Saturday, Rahm broke down in tears as he won his first LIV Golf title at LIV Golf UK. But the celebration was bittersweet, as fans continued to question his loyalty to the tour and whether his outburst was a genuine display of passion or just a calculated move.

NUCLR GOLF on their X handle tweeted the emotional moment when Tyrrell Hatton, Legion XIII player, missed the playoff putt and Rahm emerged as the victor. The post captioned, “🚨🏆🥲 #EMOTIONAL MOMENT — Jon Rahm is moved to tears after claiming victory at LIV GOLF UK. @LegionXIIIgc teammate Tyrrell Hatton missed on 18 to force a playoff. ” However, not everyone was buying into Rahm’s emotional display, with many fans expressing skepticism about his tears in the comments.

Some accused him of crocodile tears, while others questioned his loyalty to LIV Golf, citing his earlier altercation with a fan as evidence of his true character. Meanwhile, the incident that sparked the debate about Rahm’s behavior occurred on the par-4 16th hole at JCB Golf & Country Club.

As Rahm lined up his third shot, a group of intoxicated fans distracted him with chants of “Golf but Louder”, including a comment that seemed to be directed at his weight. Subsequently, the LIV Golf UK champ threw up his arms in frustration. In response to the heckling, he appeared visibly upset. Rahm’s caddie, Adam Hayes, fired back at the heckler, saying, “Yeah, it’s ‘Golf but Louder’ but not when you’re yelling in our f***ing backswing, d***head.”

Now, as the tears of joy streamed down Rahm’s face, the lingering doubts about his authenticity only intensified. Fans wonder if his emotional display was a genuine celebration or a calculated attempt to redeem his image after the previous day’s altercation.

Fans lashed out at Jon Rahm’s winning moment

Referring to Rahm’s outburst the previous day, one fan poked, “Wasn’t he crying about something completely different yesterday?” and another added, “Fitting considering he cried all week long.” These comments connect his emotional win to his earlier angry outburst, questioning the sincerity of his tears. They imply that Rahm’s emotional volatility undermines his credibility and raises doubts about his genuine commitment to LIV Golf.

Another fan dismissed his emotions as worthless, stating, “Imagine being emotional about an exhibition event that nobody cares about. Hope these guys enjoy the irrelevancy until the Masters.” This highlights the belief that LIV Golf events are merely exhibitions with little significance compared to the traditional major tournaments. With all four majors concluded, the breakaway league players exempted from events like the Masters will realize the stark difference in prestige and importance.

One fan commented sarcastically, “Yes, the prestigious LIV UK tournament with all its traditions and years of big name winners…..” This comment reflects skepticism towards LIV Golf’s legitimacy and history. For fans loyal to the PGA Tour, the LIV Golf UK event lacks the historical prestige and gravitas of established PGA Tour events. Another fan added with a similar sentiment, “So much history behind that great trophy.” The sarcasm highlights the perceived inferiority of LIV Golf events compared to the long-standing history of PGA Tour tournaments.

Additionally, a fan emphasized the lack of impact on world rankings, saying, “It means 0 in world rankings. Crocodile tears.” The fact that LIV Golf events do not award Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points renders Rahm’s victory less meaningful in the broader context of professional golf. The sentiment underscores the loyalty of PGA Tour fans who view OWGR points as a critical measure of a golfer’s success and relevance.