Jon Rahm Shines with Bogey-Free Round at US Open

Jon Rahm became the first player to shoot a bogey-free round at a Shinnecock Hills-hosted U.S. Open in 22 years, finishing 2 under.

He wrapped up his opening round on Friday with five consecutive pars.

The previous six U.S. Open rounds at Shinnecock had zero bogey-free rounds, with all 578 cards between 2004 and 2018 including at least one bogey or worse.

Jon Rahm's achievement snapped a streak of over 700 rounds.

Rahm won the U.S. Open in 2021 at Torrey Pines and the Masters in 2023, before joining LIV Golf starting with the 2024 season.

He tied for second at the PGA Championship last month, three shots behind winner Aaron Rai.

Rahm finished four shots behind leader Wyndham Clark, but his bogey-free round puts him in a strong position.

He will look to build on this performance in the remaining rounds.

Rahm's experience at major tournaments will be crucial in his bid to win the US Open.

The Spaniard has shown his ability to perform under pressure, with a strong record in recent majors.

As the tournament progresses, Rahm will face stiff competition from other top players, including Wyndham Clark and Aaron Rai.

But with his bogey-free round, Rahm has made a statement and will be one to watch in the coming days.