Jon Rahm's lawyer says client will not return to LIV Golf
Golf Channel • • sports
Key Points:
- Jon Rahm has decided not to return to LIV Golf next season, with his attorney stating that the proposed terms of LIV 2.0 are unacceptable to him.
- Rahm and LIV Golf are currently negotiating a separation agreement expected to be finalized by October 15, following a deadline extension for player commitments.
- LIV Golf is undergoing major restructuring after losing Saudi Arabian funding and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with Rahm being the largest creditor owed over $100 million.
- Other players, including Sergio Garcia, are also departing LIV as the league transitions to LIV 2.0, which will feature a smaller schedule, reduced purses, and a 52.5% player equity share backed by a $300 million investment from BC Partners.
- Rahm has not accepted the PGA Tour’s reinstatement offer and has won three consecutive season-long individual titles since joining LIV Golf in December 2023.
