Former world No 1 Jon Rahm quits LIV before breakaway golf series relaunches
Two-time major winner is reportedly owed over £100m
TL;DR
- Jon Rahm will not participate in the relaunch of LIV Golf (LIV 2.0) due to unacceptable terms.
- Rahm is reportedly owed up to $150 million for the remainder of his contract.
- His attorney stated that Rahm has determined the proposed terms are unacceptable.
- Rahm and LIV are reportedly working to finalize a separation agreement by October 15.
- LIV Golf is undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the US.
- Rahm previously paid fines to the DP World Tour to regain eligibility for other events and the Ryder Cup.
- He declined the PGA Tour's offer of reinstatement.
- Rahm would face a one-year suspension before returning to the PGA Tour if he had accepted their offer.