Jon Rahm leaves LIV Golf after rejecting unacceptable terms
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Jon Rahm announced his departure from LIV Golf, stating that the terms for LIV 2.0 were "unacceptable", according to his lawyer during a bankruptcy court hearing on October 7, 2026. The league, which is currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and seeking $300 million in financing, will finalize an agreement for Rahm's departure by a scheduled court hearing on November 5. LIV Golf's players are owed over $45 million, with Rahm holding the largest unsecured claim at $7.5 million. There is also a window for discussions on player contracts until October 25, with no obligation for players to sign on to the new terms. Rahm's exit follows significant changes in LIV Golf's operational framework and player agreements since his initial signing in December 2023.
- •Rahm's lawyer stated the golfer found the new terms unacceptable.
- •LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2026.
- •Rahm holds the largest unsecured claim of $7.5 million among players.
- •An agreement for his departure is expected to be finalized by November 5.
- •Players have until October 25 to negotiate new terms with LIV Golf.
- 6:45 PMESPN — Rahm leaving LIV Golf in blow to future of bankrupt league
- 5:46 PMThe Guardian Sport — Former world No 1 Jon Rahm quits LIV before breakaway golf series’ relaunch
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms
"Two-time major winner is reportedly owed over £100m Tour filed for bankruptcy after Saudi funding withdrawn Jon Rahm is to quit LIV Golf due to the “unacceptable” terms offered for the proposed relaunch of the breakaway series. LIV is going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the US after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew support at the end of the season having spent $5bn (£3.7bn) in four years. Continue reading...
"Two-time major champion Jon Rahm is leaving the LIV Golf League and is working to finalize a separation agreement by Oct. 15, his attorney said.
"Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.
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External links- ESPNOct 7, 2026, 6:45 PMRahm leaving LIV Golf in blow to future of bankrupt league
Two-time major champion Jon Rahm is leaving the LIV Golf League and is working to finalize a separation agreement by Oct. 15, his attorney said.
- The Guardian SportOct 7, 2026, 5:46 PMFormer world No 1 Jon Rahm quits LIV before breakaway golf series’ relaunch
Two-time major winner is reportedly owed over £100m Tour filed for bankruptcy after Saudi funding withdrawn Jon Rahm is to quit LIV Golf due to the “unacceptable” terms offered for the proposed relaunch of the breakaway series. LIV is going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the US after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew support at the end of the season having spent $5bn (£3.7bn) in four years. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 4:51 PMRahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.
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