Jon Rahm noncommittal on LIV 2.0, sees 'opportunity' for DP World Tour
Golfer Jon Rahm remains noncommittal regarding his future with a restructured LIV Golf league following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Rahm is currently owed significant money and is waiting to see how the league's restructuring plan unfolds.
Why it matters
It highlights the financial instability of the LIV Golf project and the uncertainty facing high-profile athletes tied to the league's contracts.
Jon Rahm continues to be noncommittal when asked about his interest level in LIV Golf 2.0, the vision of CEO Scott O'Neil to keep the league competing in 2027.In the week since Rahm said he was "more than willing to fulfill" his LIV 1.0 contract, the league has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In that filing, Rahm at $7.47 million had the largest claim among players still owed money, and he is reportedly still owed more than $100 million overall on his LIV Golf contract.While Rahm's contract was not automatically voided because of the bankruptcy filing, LIV has asked for court permission to reject its existing player contracts. Should the court grant the request, Rahm's contractual obligations could end at that point.Rahm is in England for this week's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club.
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