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Jon Rahm Withdraws from 2024 US Open Because of Foot Infection

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Jon Rahm's chance at a third major championship will have to wait.

Rahm announced Tuesday that he withdrawing from the U.S. Open that is slated to start Thursday:

ESPN's Marty Smith reported the decision was due to an infection between two of the toes on his left foot.

"I'm told the infection is healing with antibiotic treatment, but Rahm remains in pain and does not want to compete in a tournament in which he does not believe he is physically capable of winning," Smith wrote.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.