In a recent press conference in Singapore, golf superstar Jon Rahm shared a light-hearted moment from the second round of LIV Golf in Hong Kong. Rahm and his fellow competitor Cam Smith engaged in a humorous competition of who could hit the worst wedge shot of the day.
Despite sitting comfortably in the second spot in the player standings at the 2025 LIV Golf season, the Spanish maestro has been candid about his struggles with his wedge game. Rahm, typically known for his powerful drives, admitted that his performance with the wedge was lacking, particularly during the last week’s tournament in Hong Kong.
Rahm quipped, “I hit some really bad ones. Me and Cam were joking on the second round in Hong Kong saying we were just competing to see who hits the worst wedge shot today because we hit some bad ones.” This jovial exchange underscores the friendly camaraderie among the players, even as they vie for the top spot.
While Rahm may have been struggling with his wedge shots, his overall performance in the 2025 LIV Golf season has been impressive. Rahm stands second only to the legendary Sergio Garcia in the player standings, courtesy of his consistent finishes of T2, 6, and T6. Unfortunately, his Australian counterpart, Cam Smith, finds himself languishing in the 37th spot after his finishes of T25, 30, and T20.
While Rahm and Smith may have been competing for the worst wedge shots, Dustin Johnson has stolen the limelight after the first round of LIV Golf Singapore. Johnson, the captain of 4Aces GC, leads the tournament with eight-under, closely followed by Torque GC’s Sebastian Munoz at five-under.
The fight for the third spot is heating up as well, with Rahm and Smith tied with several others, including the LIV Golf captains Joaquin Niemann, Louis Oosthuizen, and last year’s champion, Brooks Koepka. Koepka, who made history as the first player to win four LIV Golf titles, was surprised to find himself leading the putting statistics heading into the tournament.
Despite his struggles with the wedge, Rahm’s overall performance has been commendable. The former world number one ranks T3 for the average number of birdies per round and stands third for greens in regulation %, with 125/162 greens hit ahead of LIV Golf Singapore.
As the LIV Golf season progresses, fans and players alike will be keeping a close eye on Rahm’s performance. His admission of his struggles with the wedge is a clear indication of his commitment to improve and contend for more titles. It’s this dedication to the game, coupled with his friendly and humorous persona, that makes Rahm a beloved figure in the world of golf.
