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Golf – The 2020 Ryder Cup – Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. – September 25, 2021 Team Europe’s Jon Rahm reacts after hitting a shot into the water hazard on the 5th hole during the Foursomes REUTERS/Brian Snyder
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Golf – The 2020 Ryder Cup – Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. – September 25, 2021 Team Europe’s Jon Rahm reacts after hitting a shot into the water hazard on the 5th hole during the Foursomes REUTERS/Brian Snyder
The Three Jack National Golf Club introduced its plan to build a semi-private golf club a while ago. However, the procedure to get a membership is hard. Even the current World No. 1 Jon Rahm, thinks the same.
The club recently retweeted a post of a writer from Golf Magazine, who tweeted Jon’s comment from an interview, where he said he likes to play golf at a challenging golf course.
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This is literally why we are building this golf course. https://t.co/4EPRuC5UlQ
— Three Jack National (@3JackNational) January 25, 2022
At the American Express event, Jon was seen cursing on camera as he felt the course was not built for professional golfers. Jon later explained that he likes to play at a challenging course and not a simple one.
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Aug 23, 2021; Jersey City, New Jersey, USA; Jon Rahm studies his putt on the 3rd hole during the final round of The Northern Trust golf tournament at the Liberty National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters
The club took this opportunity to boast about the challenging course they are building. Referring to Jon’s comments, they wrote, “This is literally why we are building this golf course.”
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The club has already announced that it will be an exclusive club for the ‘players.’ The only people who can get the membership will be someone who carries a 12-18 index but can play to an 8 when it matters.
Fans are furious over the comment from Jon Rahm!
As the club posted the tweet to publicize how challenging their course would be, Jon’s witty reply implied it is harder to get a membership from the club.
We should talk about a membership. I heard it’s been hard to get in, but I’m sure we can figure something out.
— Jon Rahm Rodriguez (@JonRahmpga) January 25, 2022
Although it might just be a little banter, many fans were left furious about this. They made fun of Jon for acting like he is a nobody when he has the index grade and the money to get a membership at the club.
Damn it! I told Chip the “International PGA Professional” Membership Level was a bad idea. No way @JonRahmpga will fork up the 1,000 BTC initiation fee.
— Johnny Cross (@JohnnyCJohnnyDu) January 25, 2022
Our application process has a non-refundable fee but it includes a member-escorted 9-hole round, a ball marker, and free bag service.
— R. Lee Falco (@LeeHalcon) January 26, 2022
However, some supported his comment and said that membership is actually hard to get.
I hear the waiting is longer than that of Congressional CC. Good luck!
— Albert Morales (@al_morales) January 26, 2022
Most of the fans were furious about his remarks on the American Express event golf course. As a result, there was no shortage of sarcastic replies.
Live look at Jon. If it’s made into a putting contest…try putting better? pic.twitter.com/htoIadips8
— David Wilch (@DavidWilch) January 26, 2022
Finally somebody to challenge Jill Dareberry in the 2022 MILF Masters!
— Mike Billeci (@MikeBilleci) January 26, 2022
Some fans indicated that Rahm was indirectly asking for sponsorship from the club.
They have a pretty stellar #tourplayer ambassador program.
— Erik Flores (@ErikFloresPGA) January 26, 2022
Even if you are world no. 1, you cannot escape the criticism from social media. No matter how good a player you are, fans won’t hold back when displeased.
What do you think of Rahm’s comment on the golf course and the club’s membership agenda? Let us know in the comments below.
