Jon Rahm’s reported exit from LIV Golf would pose devastation to breakaway circuit amid uncertainties

A report from The Telegraph suggests that Jon Rahm, one of the few remaining star players on LIV Golf, may soon leave the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit, a development described as potentially disastrous for the league's future. LIV sources are reportedly "almost resigned" to Rahm's departure, which would come at a precarious moment for the tour as it seeks new investment and faces declining certainty over its long-term viability, with any prospective investors unlikely to commit funds without top-tier talent on board.

Rahm, a two-time major champion, still has two years left on his contract but is reportedly owed a nine-figure portion of the $300 million signing bonus he received to join LIV, complicated by the Saudi Public Investment Fund's announcement that it will stop funding the league after the 2026 season. Further uncertainty surrounds the DP World Tour, which is unlikely to renew conditional releases allowing LIV players to compete on both circuits in 2027, while it remains unclear whether the PGA Tour would offer a clear route back for departing players. Should Rahm leave alongside Bryson DeChambeau, who has hinted at stepping away to focus on his YouTube channel, commentators suggest it could effectively end LIV Golf rather than merely damage it.