World · Singapore Bureau
Rahm quits LIV Golf over circuit changes, rules out PGA Tour talks
Former world number one Jon Rahm has explained his departure from LIV Golf, citing dissatisfaction with planned modifications to the breakaway league. The Spanish golfer stressed he has not engaged in discussions with the PGA Tour regarding a potential switch.
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Jon Rahm said Tuesday that he made the decision to leave LIV Golf after becoming dissatisfied with the proposed direction of the Saudi-backed circuit. The former world number one, who joined the rebel tour in December 2022, indicated that changes planned for the next phase of LIV Golf's evolution prompted his exit.
Rahm's departure marks a significant shift in his career trajectory, though he clarified that any notion of returning to the PGA Tour remains speculative. "I have not talked to the PGA Tour about a potential return," the golfer stated, suggesting his focus remains elsewhere despite stepping away from LIV Golf.
The 28-year-old's exit comes as the golf landscape continues to evolve following LIV Golf's emergence as a rival to the established PGA Tour. Rahm's decision underscores ongoing tensions within professional golf as various stakeholders navigate the sport's fractured competitive landscape.
Rahm, a two-time major championship winner, has not detailed specific concerns about LIV Golf's proposed restructuring. His departure adds to speculation about the sustainability of the Saudi-funded venture and the future direction of professional golf's competing circuits.