Jon Rahm's Masters Ends with Disappointment

The two-time major champion struggled on the final holes at Augusta National.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:24am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting Jon Rahm's golf swing and approach shot on the 17th hole at Augusta National, with muted earth tones and sharp, overlapping planes representing the difficulty of the course.A cubist interpretation of Jon Rahm's disappointing finish at the 2026 Masters, where his approach shot on the 17th hole unraveled his chances of contending for the title.Augusta Today

Jon Rahm, who was considered a favorite heading into the 2026 Masters, ended the tournament with disappointment after a poor finish on the final holes at Augusta National. Rahm was five under par through 16 holes on Sunday, but his approach shot on the 17th fairway went awry, leading to a disappointing end to his tournament.

Why it matters

Rahm was widely expected to contend for the Masters title this year, having won two major championships previously. His inability to close out the tournament strongly raises questions about his ability to perform under pressure at the highest level of golf.

The details

Rahm's approach shot on the 17th hole veered off course, leading to a poor result on the hole. He admitted that the course played difficult, saying "It's a hard golf course." Rahm's final round struggles overshadowed his strong play earlier in the tournament, where he was five under par through 16 holes.

  • Rahm stood in the middle of the 17th fairway on Sunday at Augusta National.

The players

Jon Rahm

A two-time major champion who was considered a favorite heading into the 2026 Masters.

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What they’re saying

“It's a hard golf course.”

— Jon Rahm

The takeaway

Rahm's disappointing finish at the 2026 Masters raises questions about his ability to perform under pressure at the highest level of golf, despite his previous major championship victories.