J.J. Watt asks Rahm to settle down as Ryder Cup surge tests U.S.
Watt's direct message surfaced after a stunning bunker-shot and a morning four-ball win with Tyrrell Hatton at Bethpage Black.
J.J. Watt sent a blunt message to Jon Rahm during the Ryder Cup on Saturday, asking him to settle down as the Spaniard continued to torment the Americans. The former NFL star posted a screenshot of the text on X after Rahm delivered a standout shot earlier in the morning, a moment Reuters described as part of Rahm’s growing influence in the match. The post on X included Watt’s line, wrapped in the shorthand urgency that fans associated with the moment.
Rahm's eighth-hole chip from the edge of a bunker dropped into the cup to win the hole on Saturday morning at Bethpage Black, electrifying the crowd and halting the Americans' momentum. Rahm and partner Tyrrell Hatton then went on to defeat Scottie Scheffler and Patrick Cantlay 3&2 in the morning four-ball session, a result that helped Europe seize a portion of the early momentum in New York.
The two have a long-standing friendship and are part of a well-known group chat that includes tight end Zach Ertz. Ertz told ESPN in 2023 that Watt and Rahm are “amazing humans” and “true friends,” noting that the trio share similar outlooks and life stages.
The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black continues to mix high-stakes golf with social-media moments, and Watt’s message to Rahm underscored the broader crossover of cross-sport camaraderie that has helped keep fans engaged as the matches unfold.