Jon Rahm will not be participating in LIV Golf 2.0, the vision of CEO Scott O’Neil to keep the league competing in 2027. The news is a body blow to the rebel league which remains publicly bullish about its prospects despite founding backers, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, withdrawing. “Mr Rahm has independently reviewed the Read more…
Rahm’s lawyer, John Beck, informed a New Jersey judge that his client had reviewed the proposals for “LIV 2.0” and had no interest in being part of the league’s next iteration.
Rahm was pressed on whether there was a threshold in his LIV contract where he knew he was free to leave, adding that he has not been involved with the planning discussions for the competition and structure of LIV 2.0.
Tyrrell Hatton looked anything but thrilled after Legion XIII claimed its second straight LIV Golf team title, fuelling growing speculation about his future with the league.
Michael La Sasso has claimed his maiden professional title at LIV Golf’s season-ending event in Indianapolis, snatching victory from Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau with a closing birdie.
Rory McIlroy has warned any LIV Golf players hoping to return to the PGA Tour face a difficult path back, with the window for a favourable deal already closed.
Joaquin Niemann has cruised to a wire-to-wire win at LIV Golf New York, as Jon Rahm locked up a third consecutive season-long points title despite his career-worst result in the league.
Many in golf would be surprised if Rahm gave a chunk of his LIV windfall back in exchange for equity or competitive control or some other carrot, but for now the option is still on the table.
The Genesis Scottish Open might be the deepest field of the summer, with Scheffler, McIlroy, Rahm and Hatton all in the mix ahead of next week’s Open Championship. Here’s who’s best placed to win at The Renaissance Club.
Sports Business Journal reported that LIV Golf cited a ‘strategic decision’ for the reason that it stopped “Any Shot, Any Time” as it continues to plan for a future without the help of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
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