Jon Rahm is officially out of LIV Golf, and he walked away from as much as $100 million in owed money to make it happen. Yeah, you read that right: nine figures of cash, just gone. This isn’t just a breakup; this is Rahm burning the boats behind him, and it’s a massive, definitive end to his time as a LIV player and team captain.
The Money Rahm Left Behind (It’s Wild)
We all know that feeling of wanting out of a bad situation, but Rahm took it to an insane level. He and LIV reached a separation agreement, meaning the reigning LIV Golf individual champion and captain of Legion XIII is now free. The kicker? Rahm released *all claims* on future money owed by LIV, a figure that could hit a staggering $100 million. This wasn’t some small change, either. Bankruptcy documents show he was owed over $7 million immediately, with the potential for that $100 million from his reported $300 million original deal. Think about that for a second: $100 million. Gone. Just to get out. This separation agreement still needs a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge to sign off on Nov. 5, but the intention is clear. Rahm even gave up his equity interest in the team he helped form three years ago, though he does get to keep the rights to his name, image, likeness, and terms like “Rahmbo” and “Legion XIII” (just not “Legion XIII” in a golf context, like a TGL team).
LIV Golf’s “Golf, But Louder” Dream Is Fading
Honestly, it’s impossible to see this as anything other than a huge gut punch for LIV Golf. They’re already in an “existential battle,” trying to piece together “LIV 2.0” as they go through bankruptcy. Their “Golf, but louder” days are apparently just a pastel and club-music memory now. Rahm’s attorney, John Beck, made it clear: Rahm reviewed the proposed terms for LIV 2.0 and found them “unacceptable.” He’s just not participating. Rahm was one of LIV’s biggest stars, a three-time individual champion, right up there with Bryson DeChambeau in terms of drawing power. With Rahm gone, and DeChambeau still a free agent, LIV’s appeal to investors who are chasing golf celebrity has absolutely dimmed. This is a bad look, especially when they’re desperately trying to gather investors and players for their next iteration.
What’s Next for Rahm and LIV’s Last Stand
So, what’s Rahm doing after dropping $100 million to hit the road? He’s probably going to need to play his way onto the PGA Tour, just like his former LIV colleague Patrick Reed is doing. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp hasn’t exactly rolled out the red carpet with the “rapid pathway” Rahm passed on earlier this year. Rahm’s next stop is the DP World Tour’s Abu Dhabi Championship in the first week of November. For LIV, the next couple of weeks are absolutely critical. Their attorney, Robert Fitzgerald, said they’d announce by the end of this month if the tour will even continue as a “viable concern.” Rahm walking away from all that cash just screams that he saw the writing on the wall. LIV’s future is looking super shaky, and Rahm clearly wants no part of it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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