The exodus from LIV Golf continues. Just weeks after the league filed for bankruptcy, another marquee name has decided he's out. Two-time major champion Jon Rahm, who joined LIV in 2024 for a reported $350 million, is officially done with the tour.
According to David Rumsey of Front Office Sports, Rahm's lawyer released a statement confirming the 2023 Masters winner will not participate in "LIV 2.0." The lawyer said Rahm "has independently reviewed the proposed terms of LIV 2.0 … and has determined that those terms are unacceptable to him, and he will be not be participating going forward."
A Stunning Reversal
Rahm's departure is a massive blow to a league already reeling from the loss of other top talent. Brooks Koepka was the first to jump ship, and he was quickly welcomed back to the PGA Tour. Now, with Rahm following suit, LIV is left scrambling to hold onto its remaining stars.
Rahm was the face of LIV's ambitious expansion. He dominated the tour, finishing at the top of the individual points and prize money standings over his three seasons. But his exit suggests that even the biggest paychecks couldn't keep him loyal to a league in turmoil.
Fan Reactions Are Mixed
Golf fans are split on Rahm's return to the PGA Tour. Some PGA loyalists are less than thrilled, blaming him for helping fracture the sport. "Hope the money was worth completely destroying his career and game the last 4 years," one fan wrote. Another added, "Sold his soul to the devil, now trying to back track. Shocker."
Meanwhile, LIV supporters feel betrayed. "Doesn't he want to grow the game?" one mocked. Another critic called his move to LIV "one of the dumbest decisions in golf history," adding, "If you are going to comment 'but bro he got the bag' you are truly too dense to even argue with."
What's Next for Rahm?
With LIV in his rearview, the big question is whether Rahm will return to the PGA Tour. Given Koepka's warm reception, it's likely Rahm would be welcomed back too, though perhaps with a side of skepticism.
Rahm's decision also highlights the uncertainty surrounding Maria Taylor's emotional departure from ESPN — wait, that's a different story. But it does echo the sense of upheaval in sports media and leagues alike.
For now, Rahm's future is unclear, but one thing is certain: his time with LIV is over. Whether he can rebuild his reputation and game remains to be seen.
