Rahm was not 'willing to follow' LIV 2.0 path
Summary
Jon Rahm said he left LIV Golf because he objected to its plans for “LIV 2.0,” which he said moved away from team golf. He said he might consider returning to the PGA Tour even if he faced penalties, but he does not know whether he would receive the same terms as Brooks Koepka.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing of LIV Golf in April after investing more than $5 billion, according to the article.
- LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States in September.
- LIV Golf has secured possible financing of $300 million as it seeks to continue as “LIV 2.0.”
- Rahm reached an agreement to leave LIV Golf in October.
- Rahm joined LIV Golf in December 2023 after leaving the PGA Tour; his deal was reported to be worth $300 million.
- Rahm said LIV’s plans for “LIV 2.0” had too many unknowns and seemed to move away from team golf.
- The PGA Tour allows LIV golfers to return after a one-year ban; the DP World Tour also offers a route to PGA Tour membership for its leading players.
- Rahm said he would probably accept penalties like those imposed on Brooks Koepka if offered the same terms.
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