Jon Rahm considers leaving LIV Golf amid DP World Tour fines
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Jon Rahm is reportedly contemplating leaving LIV Golf as the DP World Tour announces it will impose fines on LIV players in 2027. Following difficulties for LIV Golf, including cancellation of its season-ending team event, concerns grow about the tour's ability to offer sufficient tournaments. Rahm, who has yet to secure a major win since joining LIV in 2024, is reportedly still owed over $100 million from his Saudi contract. The DP World Tour previously allowed LIV players to participate in its events, but that will not continue, creating uncertainty for those in LIV Golf. Should Rahm depart, it could significantly affect LIV Golf's investor appeal and overall viability.
- •Rahm considers quitting LIV Golf amid DP World Tour's new restrictions.
- •The DP World Tour will fine LIV players who participate in its events starting in 2027.
- •LIV Golf faces mounting challenges, including the loss of feeder systems and event cancellations.
- •Rahm remains unpaid over $100 million from his contract with LIV Golf.
- •Uncertainty persists regarding LIV's ability to offer enough tournaments for its players.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — DP World Tour could deliver fatal blow to LIV Golf with Jon Rahm reportedly considering quitting
"While LIV Golf continues to maintain that its future is extremely bright after losing funding from its Saudi government benefactors, the challenges to survive are only increasing. Even the announcement that LIV had landed a new lead investor that would appear to provide a lifeline for the rebel golf league has been met with more…
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