“He Ain’t Tiger”: Jon Rahm’s Reported LIV Golf Contract Worth $550+ Million Divides Fans
There has been speculation after the Ryder Cup that Jon Rahm is probably switching to the LIV league. While the World No. 3 hasn’t spoken on the speculations surrounding his potential move, his sudden backout from Tiger Woods’ tech-based league, the TGL, and the Hero World Challenge can’t be just a coincidence. Moreover, Rahm shares deep connections with Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia, the LIV compatriots. Out of these two, Mickelson allegedly spoke of Rahm as a “done deal” for LIV, according to Alan Shipnuck, which the six-time major winner later denied.
✍ #BREAKING: World #3 Jon Rahm is expected to sign with the LIV GOLF League – an earth shattering move that is likely to alter the landscape of the professional game, forever.
The deal is worth a reported $550+ Million USD and Jon is set to receive his own LIV team in 2024… pic.twitter.com/xmt2F38aP1
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) December 5, 2023
A recent report has claimed that Rahm is expected to sign a deal worth $550 million or more, and that he might have his own LIV team. But as these rumors circulate, they have created an evident division in the golf community. Let’s see what the fans have to say about this!
Fans React to Jon Rahm’s Massive LIV Contract
A fan made a bold claim regarding Jon Rahm’s loyalty to the PGA Tour:
He knew was never going to be #1 on the PGA Tour so can’t blame him.
— ghill (@ghill37g) December 5, 2023
Another fan expressed his disappointment over the news:
This is really disappointing if true.
— Jeff M – 13-0. woof (@UWMoose) December 5, 2023
A fan saw the merits of this move for Jon Rahm, which would bag him enough money and exemption to all the majors:
Great move for Rahm. Big money up front, exempt for all majors for 5 years and probably some type of merge in the near future with the PGA Tour. Get that money!
— Mike Hennessey (@TheOilMan12) December 5, 2023
A fan found the ‘earth-shattering’ context to be a bit of an exaggeration because Jon Rahm is not Tiger Woods. Even other top-tier golfers who switched were forgotten:
Earth-shattering? This is Jon Rahm, the no. 2 player in the world… not Tiger Woods.
Cam Smith, Bryson, DJ, Phil, Brooks have all gone, and none of them were missed since they are still playing the majors. Rahm is a top player, but this will be forgotten very soon.
— SportsFanNoypi (@DeyAlcalde) December 6, 2023
Again, another fan reflected on the same thought: since Rahm is not Woods, he won’t be noticed:
It’s laughable that people think Rahm leaving will sink the PGAT. He ain’t Tiger. Just like Cam Smith, hardly anyone will notice he’s gone. LIV is unwatchable, literally and figuratively. PGAT is not going anywhere.
— DawgNDetroit (@philwilnel) December 5, 2023
A netizen compared golf with the NBA in a negative light and that it is not worth watching:
Professional Golf has become like the NBA. Unwatchable and not interesting at all.
— Jim_Bodecker (@Jim_Bodecker) December 6, 2023
A fan stated bravely that Jon Rahm will be replaceable on the tour:
Good players come and go, there will be another Rahm to replace this one on the PGA tour. Go and enjoy your new found wealth!
— Gareth Beverley (@GarethBeverley) December 5, 2023
Another online enthusiast suggested that he would take money if he were in Rahm’s place. But he expects Rahm to admit that:
I’m cool with taking the money but I hope he just admits that. There’s no other reason to play there if your golfing legacy matters:
— Michael Beckett (@23mikeb) December 6, 2023
A person censured the golfers who play for money and not victory cups. He holds LIV to be responsible:
Saudia Arabia has single handedly ruined professional golf. As a fan it is terrible to see these guys chasing the bag instead of the trophies:
— JesRen (@jrendell17) December 6, 2023
A cybercitizen gave a list of the next LIV targets:
More will follow. Xander, Cantlay, Hovland, Aberg are all guys they are going to target
— Spike Nolan (@TheSpikeNolan) December 5, 2023
Whether the news is legitimate or not, nobody knows unless Jon Rahm himself addresses the matter. But one thing is for certain: Rahm’s move to LIV Golf will have a huge impact on the future of the PGA Tour and its players. What would that constitute? Only time will tell.
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