LIV Golf faces setback as Jon Rahm prepares to leave the league
LIV Golf insiders say they have come to accept that two-time major champion Jon Rahm is likely to quit, a move that could hurt the league’s financing efforts.
According to insiders, LIV Golf is bracing for the loss of major-winner Jon Rahm, who appears uninterested in a restructured schedule featuring fewer tournaments and reduced prize money. The league is simultaneously pursuing fresh funding after the Saudi Public Investment Fund pulled its backing earlier this year. The DP World Tour, which recently arranged for Rahm to compete in select events, is confident he will play more of its tournaments next season, potentially paving the way for a return to the PGA Tour.
It remains unclear whether Rahm will receive an expedited pathway like Brooks Koepka or face a waiting period similar to Patrick Reed, who becomes eligible on Aug. 25. LIV Golf’s chief executive Scott O’Neil announced a new agreement with lead investor BC Partners, though one outlet notes the investor will likely demand assurances that top stars stay on board. Rahm still has a nine-figure balance due under his reported $300 million contract, and the league’s upcoming team championship has been cancelled, making the Indianapolis event its final tournament of the year.
Why it matters
Rahm’s exit could undermine LIV Golf’s financial stability and its bid to compete with established tours.
How this story developed
- Aug 4 Cameron Smith says he would rejoin PGA Tour if LIV Golf folds
- Aug 5 LIV Golf secured a new lead investor to fund the league beyond the 2026 season.
- Aug 13 Ticket sales for the Michigan Team Championship were removed from the official site.
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