Rahm was not 'willing to follow' LIV 2.0 path — SkimNews
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- Jon Rahm was not willing to follow the path of LIV Golf's restructured 'LIV 2.0', saying he wasn't thrilled with the changes despite having joined the league in 2023 for a reported $300m deal
- LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy protection in September after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew backing in April, having invested over $5bn
- Jon Rahm secured a separation agreement in October to exit LIV Golf, sacrificing around $100m he was still owed under his contract
- LIV Golf has secured potential $300m financing to pursue 'LIV 2.0', a shift Rahm said moved away from team golf and became more like a regular tournament
- Brooks Koepka returned to the PGA Tour under revised rules and a $5m charitable donation, a path Rahm acknowledges as a possibility but doubts would be offered to him
- Jon Rahm retained his DP World Tour membership in May, ensuring eligibility for the Ryder Cup and a fallback option if subject to a PGA Tour suspension
Why it matters: Rahm’s exit and forfeited $100m signal deep instability in LIV Golf’s future, as its pivot to '2.0' fails to retain top talent despite new financing. The loss weakens LIV’s credibility while giving the DP World Tour and PGA Tour leverage in the ongoing battle for player allegiance.
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