Rahm opts out of LIV Golf 2.0

By the Editorial Team · Friday, October 9, 2026

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm has chosen not to participate in the 2027 season of LIV Golf, as confirmed during a U.S. bankruptcy court hearing. Rahm’s departure, following the loss of Saudi Arabian funding and amid efforts to relaunch the league, represents a major blow to LIV Golf’s stability and raises questions about his competitive future.

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm has decided not to participate in the next iteration of LIV Golf, marking a significant setback for the financially troubled league as it attempts to relaunch without the backing of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. Rahm’s decision was disclosed during a hearing Wednesday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey, where his attorney, John Beck, confirmed that Rahm reviewed the proposed terms of LIV Golf 2.0 and chose not to be involved in the 2027 season.

Rahm, a former Masters and U.S. Open champion and the last player ranked world No. 1 before Scottie Scheffler, was one of the most high-profile signings for LIV Golf when he joined in late 2023. Reports suggested his signing bonus was around $300 million, though that figure was never officially verified. As recently as May, Rahm had indicated he intended to honor the remaining years on his contract with LIV Golf.

While the hearing formally confirmed Rahm’s departure, the decision was widely anticipated after months of uncertainty. Earlier this week, the court approved Sergio Garcia’s release from his LIV contract at the request of the 46-year-old former Masters champion, another early LIV defector who sought clarification regarding his status.

Rahm’s next professional steps remain unclear, and no announcement has been made about where he will compete moving forward. The PGA Tour has maintained it will not engage in discussions with any LIV players still bound by contracts with the league. Beck declined to comment further on Rahm’s future plans.

Earlier this year, PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp successfully reintegrated five-time major winner Brooks Koepka into the Tour, following Koepka’s negotiation to terminate his LIV contract. Rolapp also extended similar offers with financial conditions to several other major champions, including Rahm, who declined to accept within the two-week deadline provided.

The uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf grew last year when Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced it would cease funding the league beyond the 2026 season. Rahm’s decision to step away from the restructured LIV Golf was revealed two days after BC Partners Credit announced an initial funding injection into LIV Golf 2.0, an effort aimed at continuing the league under new financial arrangements. Rahm had been the individual points champion for LIV Golf each of the past three years, underscoring the impact of his exit. The PGA Tour did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Rahm’s announcement.

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