Jon Rahm’s future with LIV Golf looks absolutely grim, with prediction markets giving him a measly 21% chance of staying on the roster by early 2027. This isn’t just talk, either: LIV Golf officially filed for Chapter 11 restructuring in New Jersey on September 8, 2026, dropping a bombshell that puts everything Rahm thought he had on the line.
The Market Says Rahm Is Out
The golf world is watching a crazy shift happen right now, and the numbers from Kalshi, a leading prediction market app, are screaming one thing: Jon Rahm is probably out. They’ve opened contracts on which players will still be around by the first quarter of 2027, and Rahm is listed with only a 21% likelihood of playing next quarter. Let that sink in for a second! This isn’t just some random guess, either. The market is betting heavy cash that he won’t be in any starting lineups for January, February, or March of 2027. Compare that to other huge names like Bryson DeChambeau and Dustin Johnson, who still clock in at a 64% chance of staying. This data isn’t just theoretical, it shows the real financial and legal pressure forcing guys to rethink everything.
LIV’s Bankruptcy Filing Wants to Ditch Rahm’s Deal
The whole Rahm situation intensified big time when LIV Golf voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 restructuring in New Jersey on September 8, 2026. Get this: court documents from that filing list Rahm among players with unpaid claims directly tied to their current participation agreements. We’re talking about a claim of around $7.47 million for Rahm alone, according to Yahoo Sports. He’s one of several prominent golfers listed as creditors in this whole mess. And if you think that’s a lot, it was stated in September that over $100 million was thought to be outstanding on his multiyear LIV deal! Crazy money.
But here’s the kicker: LIV Golf actually sought bankruptcy court approval to void current player contracts, and yeah, Rahm’s agreement is right there in the mix. League attorneys told Axios that these present contracts offer no material benefit to the business they’re trying to reorganize. If the court gives this the green light, it could totally change Rahm’s contract position as the league fights for survival. Golf reporter Alan Shipnuck, who knows his stuff, even told Dan Gon Golf, “I think Rahm is gone.” Rahm himself said before the September 2026 Irish Open that he was ready to honor his existing LIV contract. But with LIV acting like this in court, it sure looks like they aren’t willing to honor it anymore.
What Happens Next For Rahm and LIV?
This whole Chapter 11 filing by a league is supposed to keep operations going while they sort out their financial duties. LIV Golf said this restructuring backs a proposed recapitalization with BC Partners Credit and a new ownership model focused on players. The good news is the filing didn’t mean immediate liquidation for the league. But the court approval process is the biggest wild card here. If LIV manages to successfully reject Rahm’s contract, that $7.47 million claim turns into a debt they have to settle. And the biggest thing? Rahm would be free to move wherever he wants. You know everyone’s watching what happens next.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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