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Jon Rahm Leaves LIV Golf, PGA Tour's Path Back Question
Jon Rahm exits LIV Golf as PGA Tour faces big question on returning members.
In brief
Jon Rahm exits LIV Golf as PGA Tour faces big question on returning members. Jon Rahm's exit from LIV Golf highlights the PGA Tour's uncertainty about pathways for former members to return. Originally reported by Golf.
Jon Rahm exits LIV Golf
Jon Rahm's attorneys announced he wouldn't take part in LIV Golf 2.0 because the terms were unacceptable.
“the terms were unacceptable”
Xander Schauffele's view
Schauffele said Rahm would likely play DP World Tour and that he's doing whatever's best for himself.
“he's doing whatever's best for himself”
PGA Tour's returning members program
The PGA Tour offered Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Smith and Rahm a ticket back via the Returning Members Program.
“Returning Members Program”
Koepka took the deal
Koepka was the only one to take the Returning Members Program deal before it expired.
“Koepka was the only one to take the deal”
PGA Tour CEO's stance
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said there are no current plans for the Returning Members Program to return as LIV goes through bankruptcy.
“no current plans for [the] Returning Member Program”
LIV bankruptcy status
LIV's bankruptcy case is moving through courts with Sergio Garcia's contract terminated and Rahm's exit confirmed.
“Sergio Garcia's contract terminated”
Rahm's exit impact
Rahm's exit highlights the PGA Tour's big unanswered question about the path back for defectors.
“big unanswered question”
PGA Tour's principles
The PGA Tour will require meritocracy and rule enforcement for any returnees, with no red carpet for LIV players.
“meritocracy and rule enforcement”
What happens next
The PGA Tour must answer how to bring back LIV players without violating its rules and principles.
“how to bring back LIV players”
What matters most
Jon Rahm's exit from LIV Golf highlights the PGA Tour's uncertainty about pathways for former members to return.
