Colorado Golf Fans Watch Former CU Buff Jon Rahm Battle Frustration at U.S. Open
Colorado golf enthusiasts and local fans of former University of Colorado athlete Jon Rahm witnessed the reigning U.S. Open champion struggle through a challenging second round at Oakmont, posting a disappointing 5-over-par 75 that left him visibly frustrated with his putting performance.
The showing particularly resonated with Colorado's active golf community, who have followed Rahm's career since his collegiate competition days against CU's golf program. Many local club pros and teaching professionals are using Rahm's experience as a teaching moment for Colorado's aspiring young golfers.
Putting Woes Strike Former Colorado Competitor
"I didn't make a putt. That was the main difference," Rahm said after his round. "I didn't play bad. I played quite good golf. Didn't see anything go in beside a 7-footer on 7. That's it. That's a very hard thing to deal with."
The statistics tell the story that has Colorado golf instructors talking: Rahm took 35 putts while hitting 12 of 18 greens, ranking 109th in the field in putting and losing three strokes to the field.
Learning Opportunities for Colorado's Golf Community
Local golf professionals across Colorado's premier courses, from The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs to Castle Pines Golf Club near Denver, are using Rahm's experience to emphasize important lessons about mental toughness in golf:
- Even elite players face putting challenges on difficult courses
- Mental management remains crucial during frustrating rounds
- Course management skills become vital when parts of your game struggle
For Colorado's competitive junior golfers preparing for summer tournaments, Rahm's candid post-round assessment offers valuable perspective on handling adversity on the course.
Tournament Context
The historical significance wasn't lost on Colorado golf historians, who note that in 11 of the last 12 U.S. Opens, the eventual winner was among the top five on the leaderboard after two rounds, with Matt Fitzpatrick's 2022 victory being the lone exception.
As weekend play continues, Colorado golf fans can follow Rahm's attempt to overcome his early tournament struggles at Oakmont, where the demanding course conditions mirror some of Colorado's own challenging mountain courses.
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