Jon Rahm pulls out of US Open due to foot infection

Former champion Jon Rahm has withdrawn from the 124th US Open due to injury.

Rahm was forced out of the LIV Golf League event in Houston during Saturday’s second round because of an infection in his left foot and arrived for his pre-tournament press conference at Pinehurst wearing one shoe and one flip-flop.

The two-time major winner admitted his participation was in doubt and, around six hours later, announced he would be unable to compete in the year’s third major.

“After consulting with numerous doctors and my team, I have decided it is best for my long-term health, to withdraw from this week’s US Open Championship,” Rahm wrote on social media.

After consulting with numerous doctors and my team, I have decided it is best for my long term health, to withdraw from this weeks US Open Championship. To say I’m disappointed is a massive understatement! I wish all my peers the best of luck and want to thank all of the USGA…

— Jon Rahm Rodriguez (@JonRahmOfficial) June 11, 2024

“To say I’m disappointed is a massive understatement! I wish all my peers the best of luck and want to thank all of the USGA staff, volunteers and community of Pinehurst for hosting and putting on what I’m sure will be an amazing championship!

“Hopefully I’ll be back in action sooner than later!”

Speaking at his pre-tournament press conference, Rahm said he was still in pain from an injury that he was not sure how he had sustained.

“We’ve been trying to figure it out because I think that the closest term would be a lesion on the skin,” Rahm said.

Solid sock tan, tho… pic.twitter.com/cLLxg1Mogx

— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelGolf) June 11, 2024

“If I were to show you, it’s a little hole in between my pinky toe and the next toe.

“I don’t know how or what