Jon Rahm Was Bogey-Free For 21 Holes, Then Melted Down, and The U.S. Open Is Still Stunned

Holy smokes, did you guys see what went down at Shinnecock Hills yesterday? Talk about a gut punch! Just when you think you've got a handle on the U.S. Open, it rips the rug right out from under you. Jon Rahm, the dude who was literally bogey-free for his entire first round and then some, just completely imploded on Friday afternoon. Seriously, it was like watching a perfectly crafted Mariners' bullpen blow a late lead. You just couldn't believe it was happening.

Rahm's Unbelievable Collapse

Let's be real, going bogey-free at a U.S. Open, especially at Shinnecock Hills, is an insane feat. Rahm came back Friday morning and just kept that magic going, rattling off five straight pars to finish his first round with a 2-under 68. He didn't even sniff a bogey until his 22nd hole, which is just wild! You're thinking, "Okay, this guy's locked in, he's making a run for it." He even made the turn at even par overall after a first nine 37, so there was no real worry about the cut line for him. But then, it all went sideways.

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Seriously, what happened next was a disaster. Frustration just boiled over for Rahm. Missed putts, poorly executed shots, the works. He had a brutal five-hole stretch from No. 12 to No. 16, racking up four bogeys and a double bogey. A double on the par-5 16th? That's when you know the wheels didn't just come off, they launched into orbit. He wasn't just out of contention, he was OUT, done, gone, well outside the cut line. After a solid runner-up at the PGA Championship, this just hits different.

DeChambeau's Streak of Frustration Continues

And Rahm wasn't alone in packing his bags early. Bryson DeChambeau, another one of the big names, had his own nightmare Friday. He had to finish his first round super early at 6:35 a.m. ET, sitting at 1 under. He immediately gave a shot back on his final hole to post an opening 70. His second round? It started with back-to-back double bogeys on the 3rd and 4th holes! Talk about an inauspicious start.

Bryson was battling the cut line for the third straight major championship, just like at the Masters and the PGA Championship. He shot a 5-over 75, making three birdies but seemingly taking two steps back for every step forward. He missed the cut for the third consecutive major, and his fourth in his last five starts overall. Now he's heading to Royal Birkdale with the real risk of going 0-for-4 in majors this year. That's a brutal stat for any top player. You gotta wonder how long this streak of frustration can last for him. The golf world's watching, that's for sure.

What's Next For These Major Champions?

So, what now? Both Rahm and DeChambeau are leaving Shinnecock Hills super frustrated, no doubt. For Rahm, you know he's going to be stewing over that back nine. He was so close to making a real run, and it just vanished. For DeChambeau, the pressure is seriously mounting as he faces that 0-for-4 major weekend possibility at Royal Birkdale. It's an early exit for these two, but the questions about their form are only going to get louder. It makes you wonder if they can shake off this U.S. Open disappointment for the next big one. Can they bounce back? We're all watching to find out.

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