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Jon Rahm exits LIV Golf
Jon Rahm leaves LIV Golf after rejecting $100m deal.
In brief
Jon Rahm leaves LIV Golf after rejecting $100m deal. Jon Rahm has officially left LIV Golf by rejecting its proposed terms for 2027, owing over $100 million. Originally reported by Golf.
Jon Rahm leaves LIV Golf
Jon Rahm is officially leaving LIV Golf after rejecting its proposed terms for 2027.
“Mr. Rahm has independently reviewed the proposed terms of LIV 2.0 … and has determined that those terms are unacceptable to him, and he will not be participating going forward in LIV 2.0.”
Rahm owes $100m
Rahm is owed more than $100 million over his contract with LIV, which still has several years remaining.
LIV 2.0 vision
LIV's 2.0 vision for player equity was rejected by Rahm, who is the league's top player.
Bankruptcy hearing
Rahm's departure was announced during a Wednesday bankruptcy hearing, dealing a major blow to LIV's future.
Negotiations ongoing
Rahm and LIV are in advanced discussions to reach a consensual separation agreement by Oct. 15.
PGA Tour path
The PGA Tour won't negotiate with current LIV players unless they're out of their LIV contracts.
Rahm's performance
Rahm logged a T2 at the PGA Championship and two runner-up finishes but missed the U.S. Open cut.
Next steps
Rahm may play on the DP World Tour next season or return in 2028 using his major championship exemption.
At a glance
Jon Rahm has officially left LIV Golf by rejecting its proposed terms for 2027, owing over $100 million.
