Is Jon Rahm going to LIV Golf?

Last Modified Nov 7, 2024 11:28 GMT

Jon Rahm is currently the world's number two professional golfer. The Spanish golfer became more popular and praised by millions after winning the 2023 Masters tournament. He has won multiple professional tournaments in his career and became one of the richest golfers. Jon Rahm played his first PGA Tour event in 2016, and since then he became a prominent PGA Tour player. PGA Tour star was offered 400 million USD to join LIV Golf, but he refused the offer and decided to play in the PGA Tour.

Is Jon Rahm going to LIV Golf
Jon Rahm

Did Rahm decline to join LIV Golf?

As we know, PGA Tour superstar Jon Rahm declined the 400 million USD offer from LIV Golf. By declining the offer he proved his loyalty towards PGA Tour and he also expressed gratitude towards the organization in his speech "No matter what happens, whether I agree with it or not, thanks to the PGA Tour, They give me a platform to play golf at the highest level,". Jon Rahm believed that staying on the PGA Tour would give him better opportunities to compete and win major championships.

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Is John Rahm planning to join the LIVE Golf?

Even though the Spaniard previously talked about not joining the Saudi-funded golf platform. But there has been a change in his mindset recently. On 8 December 2023, John Rahm decided to join LIV Golf. This comes as a shock to most golf lovers and followers. Since Rahm turned pro in June 2016, he has been with the PGA Tour. He decided to sign with LIVE Golf three weeks before the PGA deadline and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to agree on some deal.

FAQ's On Jon Rahm LIV Golf

A. LIV Golf offered 400 million USD to Jon Rahm.

A. Jon Rahm’s net worth is around.

A. PGA decided to form a partnership with LIV Golf's parent organization — the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, or PIF.

A. Several top golfers, including Tiger Woods, Hideki Matsuyama, Patrick Cantlay, Jon Rahm and Cameron Young declined the offers from LIV Golf.

John Rahm declined the idea of possibly joining LIV Golf early in 2023, but on 8th December, he signed agreements with LIV Golf and is now part of the association. 

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