LIV Golf players consider departures as bankruptcy proceedings begin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy and announced plans for a restructured tour known as LIV 2.0. The new league features fewer events and reduced purses, prompting uncertainty among the current roster. Jon Rahm has removed himself from the official player communication channel, while teammates Tyrrell Hatton and Tom McKibbin are also expected to depart. Reports indicate that many players are currently uncommitted to the new format, with several expressing an intent to leave the league entirely. CEO Scott O’Neil continues to provide updates on the transition, but sources suggest the organization may face challenges in filling its proposed 75-player field. Players considering exit options are reportedly looking toward full-time participation on the DP World Tour next season, with a potential season opener for LIV 2.0 targeted for Mexico in February.
- •LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy and is preparing for a scaled-back tour.
- •Jon Rahm left the official player group chat on August 9.
- •The new league structure proposes a 75-player field for upcoming events.
- •Several players have indicated they are finished with the league.
- •LIV 2.0 is reportedly targeting a season opener in Mexico for February.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Multiple players claim they are ‘finished’ with LIV Golf as Jon Rahm leaves player chat
"LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy, and the tour is looking ahead to what CEO Scott O’Neil is calling “LIV 2. 0”.
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