Rahm Open to PGA Tour Return, Cites LIV 2.0 Uncertainty

Jon Rahm has broken his silence regarding his departure from LIV Golf, stating he was "not willing to follow that path" of the proposed LIV 2.0, citing "too many unknowns" and a move away from team golf as reasons for his decision. Speaking ahead of the DP World Tour playoffs, the two-time major champion expressed his desire to return to the PGA Tour in 2027, potentially under similar terms to an offer extended to Brooks Koepka, though he has yet to initiate discussions with the PGA Tour.

Rahm's decision to leave LIV Golf, which he joined in December 2023, comes after the Saudi-backed league's proposed restructuring. While he did not explicitly state the financial implications of his exit, reports suggest he turned down a significant sum to leave the series. Meanwhile, Lee Westwood has also confirmed he has not signed for LIV 2.0, calling himself "unemployed" amid the league's uncertainty, adding to the questions surrounding LIV's future. Rory McIlroy commented that recent years will be viewed as a "very strange" time in golf history, suggesting a reset is needed for the sport's long-term financial viability.