Jon Rahm and LIV Golf agree to separation terms after contract dispute
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Jon Rahm and LIV Golf have reached a separation agreement effective as of October 15, 2026. Under the terms of the deal, Rahm will release all monetary and economic claims against LIV Golf in exchange for the return of his exclusive name, image, and likeness rights, as well as associated marks. This agreement marks the conclusion of a contractual disagreement that had garnered significant attention in the sports community. Rahm's next steps following this separation remain unspecified but will likely focus on his future competitive endeavors without the affiliation of LIV Golf.
- •Rahm and LIV Golf finalize separation agreement on October 15, 2026.
- •Rahm releases monetary claims for name and likeness rights.
- •The agreement signals a resolution to ongoing disputes in professional golf.
- •Future plans for Rahm post-separation are not detailed.
- 1:51 PMESPN — Former world No. 1 golfer Rahm reaches separation agreement with LIV Golf
"Jon Rahm and LIV Golf reached a separation agreement in which Rahm agreed to release all of his monetary and economic claims in exchange for the return of his exclusive name, image and likeness rights and other related marks.
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