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Jon Rahm Discusses Kids Running Off With His Ball on 18th Hole of 2022 US Open

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Jon Rahm put himself in contention for a second straight U.S. Open title by shooting 69 in Round 1, but Thursday's action wasn't without some hiccups.

On the 18th hole, someone stole his ball after his drive into the thick rough to the left of the fairway.

"I'm pretty sure I know who it was," Rahm told reporters after his round. "I recognized the two kids that were running the opposite way with a smile on their face. I am 100 percent sure I saw the two kids that stole it."

Rahm was given a free drop and ended up with a birdie to end the round one stroke under par:

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Jon Rahm finishes his day at -1 after this birdie on the 18th.