Jon Rahm on his contract with LIV Golf: 'I don't see many ways out'
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Jon Rahm has resolved his dispute with the DP World Tour, securing conditional releases to play in LIV Golf events during the remainder of the 2026 season, including payment of outstanding fines and participation in agreed DP World Tour tournaments.
- Despite the agreement with the DP World Tour, Rahm's contract situation with LIV Golf remains complex, with several years left on his contract and no clear exit options if he wishes to return to the PGA Tour.
- Rahm has performed exceptionally well on LIV Golf in 2026, with two wins and three runner-up finishes in six events, reinforcing his strong competitive status.
- The DP World Tour had previously fined Rahm for playing LIV events and required participation in a minimum number of its tournaments, but Rahm opposed these terms until the recent settlement.
- LIV Golf faces ongoing uncertainty due to the impending withdrawal of Saudi financial backing, which complicates the futures of players like Rahm who joined the league amid controversy.
