Jon Rahm, one of LIV Golf’s top stars, literally shrugged off a question about playing on the league in 2027 this week, a move that speaks volumes about the circuit’s increasingly uncertain future. Even with the 10th event of the 2026 season underway in the United Kingdom, just two individual events and the team championship remain on the schedule, and the clock is ticking on LIV’s funding from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Rahm is under contract for next year, but it’s not clear whether LIV will even have the cash to meet the terms of his agreement.
LIV’s Funds Disappearing Fast?
This isn’t just about a player’s contract, it’s about the entire league’s foundation. While Bryson DeChambeau is set to become a free agent when his deal runs out at the end of this season, Rahm is locked in for 2027. That commitment means little if the money isn’t there to back it up. When pressed about what’s ahead for him or for LIV Golf as a whole, Rahm was incredibly coy, saying, “Well, we’re in contact with them. We know a lot of what’s going on. Not that I can share with you guys right now.” That’s not exactly a vote of confidence, is it? He’s playing it close to the vest, and that’s usually not a great sign for stability.
Asian Tour Deal Blindsides LIV
Adding more fuel to the fire, the Asian Tour, which had been a key partner providing a feeder system and off-week play for LIV, just announced a new agreement to partner with the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour. This completely severs its prior ties with LIV Golf, and it was a total shocker. LIV was reportedly blindsided by the decision. Losing that partnership definitely stings for LIV’s plans and their ability to keep a consistent pool of players. It shows just how quickly things are changing around the league. Rahm, for his part, seems to be taking a pretty hands-off approach to all this chaos. He’s reportedly comfortable waiting to see what LIV can actually cobble together for 2027 before figuring out if he fits. His line about being “always optimistic” because he “plays a game for a living” shows he’s one of the few on LIV who can actually feel calm right now.
With only a couple more events on the 2026 schedule, the pressure is on LIV Golf to clarify its funding and its very existence for next year. What happens to Jon Rahm’s contract, and the league itself, could redefine the golf landscape.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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