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Jon Rahm Rebounds at PGA Championship, Refutes LIV Golf Criticism

Rahm attributes past major struggles to swing flaws, not his move to LIV Golf, as he climbs to T-5 after three rounds at Quail Hollow.

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Overview

  • Jon Rahm sits in a tie for fifth after shooting 70-70-67 through three rounds at the 2025 PGA Championship, showing signs of a form resurgence.
  • In a press conference, Rahm dismissed claims that his switch to LIV Golf hurt his major performance, citing swing mechanics as the real issue.
  • Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee, a frequent LIV critic, praised Rahm’s style of play and expressed regret over his absence from the PGA Tour.
  • Analysts Charlie Hulme and Smylie Kaufman argued that PGA Tour’s tougher courses might have better prepared Rahm for major championships.
  • Scottie Scheffler, leading the tournament, compared Rahm’s competitive passion to Tiger Woods and expressed hope for his rival’s return to top form.