Spanish golfer Jon Rahm exits LIV Golf over restructuring terms

Jon Rahm has decided to leave LIV Golf after reviewing the proposed terms of the tour's restructured model, according to a statement from his legal team. The Spanish golfer determined that the conditions presented in LIV 2.0 were unsuitable for his continued participation in the Saudi-backed circuit.

Rahm joined LIV Golf in December 2023 in a high-profile move that saw the American-based golfer sign a reported multi-million-dollar contract with the breakaway tour. His decision to depart marks a significant shift in his career trajectory and reflects broader challenges facing LIV Golf as it attempts to reposition itself.

The golfer's departure comes as LIV Golf pursues a merger with the PGA Tour, negotiations that have been ongoing for over a year. The restructuring proposal, commonly referred to as LIV 2.0, represents the tour's effort to establish new frameworks and terms for its members as discussions with the traditional American tour continue.

Rahm's exit adds to the list of professional golfers reassessing their positions within the fractured professional golf landscape, as the sport continues to navigate tensions between its established institutions and newer competitors seeking to reshape competitive golf globally.