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
This is really disappointing if true.
— Jeff M – 13-0. woof (@UWMoose) December 5, 2023
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
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
Professional Golf has become like the NBA. Unwatchable and not interesting at all.
— Jim_Bodecker (@Jim_Bodecker) December 6, 2023
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
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
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
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.
