Jon Rahm Opens Door to Potential LIV Golf Investment as League Seeks New Funding

Jon Rahm has indicated he hasn’t been approached to contribute personally to LIV Golf’s financial backing, but the former world number one isn’t ruling out future involvement.

“Something I’ve learned in life, never say never,” Rahm told reporters on Tuesday. “I’m not going to say absolutely no to anything that can happen in the future.”

Speaking ahead of the Genesis Scottish Open, Rahm addressed questions about potentially helping fund the league’s prize money as LIV searches for new investors following the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s withdrawal of support.

In December 2023, Rahm left the PGA Tour and signed a reported nine-figure deal with LIV Golf.

Despite this significant commitment, Rahm confirmed he hasn’t been asked to invest personally into the league’s operations for its fifth season. Since the PIF’s exit, LIV CEO Scott O’Neil has been actively exploring financial alternatives, though Rahm stated earlier this month he wouldn’t participate in investor searches.

“I know Scott is doing a lot of work trying to find developers. There’s many ways around that. As far as putting my money into it, they have not asked me to do that yet,” Rahm explained. “So I don’t know if they will or not. It’s not something that they have asked me, but there has been many different avenues to try to make it different, what we’ve had till now. They haven’t asked me to put my money in yet.”

Multiple questions during his media session centered on LIV’s uncertain future—particularly expected given the league’s funding challenges and Rahm’s presence at a tournament co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and PGA Tour. While the PGA Tour prohibits players from competing on LIV, the formerly European Tour has allowed LIV professionals to participate in its events, creating a unique dynamic at this week’s event.

“Not really,” Rahm said when asked if he felt any difference. “It’s just another event. Just happy I can—happy that the DP World Tour let me have the opportunity and that I can be here and play what’s not only a great week but a great golf course, great crowd. It’s one of my favorite weeks, so it’s really fun to be here again.”

A reporter questioned whether Rahm’s participation alongside other LIV players in the Scottish Open represented a “turning point” for professional golf.

“Yeah, it could be,” he responded. “Yeah, I mean, it’s a fantastic event, and I think a lot of us, if given the opportunity, we are going to continue to play in the events that we like to play. Myself, very thankful and happy that I can be here.”

Rahm also mentioned he hadn’t reviewed recent announcements about the PGA Tour’s upcoming schedule changes. When informed that new plans include two separate tours, Rahm said: “That’s not the first time I’ve heard that, so it’s not a surprise that that would happen.”

Regarding his ability to focus amid ongoing speculation, Rahm noted that questions about LIV are routine.

“Maybe early on, I think at this point, seeing whatever some of the headlines that come my way, I can pretty much predict what I’m being asked. I’m ready for what is coming. It’s not entirely a surprise,” he said. “I also understand it’s everybody’s job to do. I’m ready for it. I like to say I’m an open book, so I like to be as honest as I can.”

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