Jon Rahm says he has no issue with Brooks Koepka after 'child' barb - ESPN

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Jon Rahm said he has no issues with Brooks Koepka after the American accused him of acting like a child on Friday at the Ryder Cup, but Rahm did admit to taking out his frustration by hitting one of the boards leading up to the 18th tee.

Rahm and partner Nicolai Hojgaard managed to get a key half-point for Europe on Friday in the four-ball after they tied their match against Koepka and Scottie Scheffler on 18, having been two holes down with three to play.

Rahm chipped in from 63 feet for eagle on the 16th and then slotted a 35-foot putt on the 18th to tie the match. Koepka was clearly frustrated and said in a television interview: «I mean, I want to hit a board and pout just like Jon Rahm did. But you know, it is what it is. Act like a child. But we're adults. We move on.»

Rahm was asked about the comments on Saturday after he helped Europe to a 9½ — 2½ lead after the morning foursomes where he and Tyrrell Hatton defeated Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele 2 and 1.

«I'm not going to stand here and say I'm a, you know, perfect example on what to do on a golf course,» Rahm said. «I play and compete the way I think I need to play and compete, and yeah, I think he mentioned it. I'm not happy I left a 10-footer short on 17 to possibly tie the hole, and going up to the tee, I let off some frustration hitting the board sideways, I kept walking, never stopped, that was it. If Brooks thinks that's childish, it is what it is. He's entitled to think what he thinks, and I mean, I don't know what else to say.»

Rahm said he's staying away from social media, but was made aware of the comments by his friends who sent Koepka's criticism to him.

«I'm very comfortable with who I am and what I do,» Rahm