Jon Rahm Grabs Eyeballs at the Sentry Despite PGA Tour Ban; Netizens Ruthlessly Tear Him Apart: ‘Building His Team?

The Spaniard mentioned he didn’t get time to spend enough time with his family. Now that LIV Golf has freed him from the obligations of defending his titles in the early New Year, the 29-year-old has decided to spend some quality time. However, fans didn’t take his popping up at the right time in the wrong place very kindly.

A Hawaii vacation for the Jon Rahm family

AP reported that Rahm has been spotted in Maui. Not very far from the Kapalua plantation course, where the Sentry is ongoing. Even though he stumbled upon a few of his former colleagues, it was a rather awkward encounter. The interactions have been reported as “somewhere between cordial and chilly.”

Of course, in a different scenario, Rahm would be vying for the Sentry trophy once again. In a different world, the Spaniard perhaps would have lifted the Player of the Year Award that Scottie Scheffler earned. At a different time, perhaps, we wouldn’t have to use vague terms to describe the meetings between colleagues. But we haven’t reached there yet, even though December 31 came and went.

However, the PGAT-LIV Golf skirmish is slowly inching closer to its climax. Believe it or not, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy have decided to bury the hatchet. How long ago the defending Masters champion planned his Hawaii vacation is anyone’s guess. Make of it what you will; netizens found it an excellent opportunity to throw a jab at the Spaniard.

Netizens brandish their sarcastic sword

Even though Rory McIlroy has accepted the reality of Rahm’s “smart business move,” not everyone is okay with it. PGA Tour fans took to X (formerly Twitter), armed with ruthless jibes and vicious wits, to tear apart the LIV Golf pro.

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One fan was wondering why Rahm announced so early on when he could’ve joined the breakaway league anytime after the Sentry. Analysts have pointed out that Rahm’s signing before the merger deadline offered LIV Golf more leverage. 

Another fan, too, seemed to be wondering the same thing. Until their serious comment took a deviation and reached the peak of the sarcastic summit. 

One fan invoked a pop culture reference. This user compared the Jon Rahm situation to a popular Hollywood movie where a couple, after a breakup, unknowingly picks the same Hawaii resort as their next destination.

One fan took a dig at the LIV Golf fan pages. The insinuation was that they generally churn out baseless rumors just to fan the rumor flames.

Just like when he landed in Hawaii, how long Jon Rahm is going to stay is not clear. But netizens seem to be ready to unsheathe their sharp tongues if there are any more sightings of Rahm.