Jon Rahm exits LIV Golf amid major structural changes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Jon Rahm announced his departure from LIV Golf, citing dissatisfaction with its shift towards a more regular tournament format away from team golf. This decision follows the Public Investment Fund's withdrawal of support and LIV's recent filing for bankruptcy. Rahm reached a financial separation agreement with LIV in October, losing approximately £75 million in his contract. He expressed concern over the uncertainties associated with the league's future direction, referring to the new phase as '2.0'. In the current of professional golf, several players have left LIV Golf, with some returning to the PGA Tour under restructured rules.
- •Jon Rahm leaves LIV Golf after dissatisfaction with its direction.
- •LIV Golf is facing financial difficulties and has filed for bankruptcy.
- •Rahm sacrifices £75 million to exit his contract.
- •LIV Golf's recent changes have led to player exoduses.
- •Several golfers, including Brooks Koepka, have returned to the PGA Tour.
- 2:22 PMGolf.com — 'Wasn't thrilled with the changes': Jon Rahm explains why he 'rejected' LIV 2.0
- 1:04 PMBBC Sport — Rahm was not 'willing to follow' LIV 2.0 path
"In his first press conference since leaving LIV Golf, Jon Rahm explained the specific reasons for his decision and pondered a PGA Tour return. The post ‘Wasn’t thrilled with the changes’: Jon Rahm explains why he ‘rejected’ LIV 2.0 appeared first on Golf.
"Jon Rahm says he left LIV Golf because there were "too many unknowns", it was "going away from team golf" and becoming "more of a regular tournament".
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External links- Golf.comNov 3, 2026, 2:22 PM'Wasn't thrilled with the changes': Jon Rahm explains why he 'rejected' LIV 2.0
In his first press conference since leaving LIV Golf, Jon Rahm explained the specific reasons for his decision and pondered a PGA Tour return. The post ‘Wasn’t thrilled with the changes’: Jon Rahm explains why he ‘rejected’ LIV 2.0 appeared first on Golf.
- BBC SportNov 3, 2026, 1:04 PMRahm was not 'willing to follow' LIV 2.0 path
Jon Rahm says he left LIV Golf because there were "too many unknowns", it was "going away from team golf" and becoming "more of a regular tournament".
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