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Jon Rahm Declares He Will Not Join LIV Golf’s Next Phase

By Reuters

Former world number one Jon Rahm has announced that he will not participate in LIV Golf’s upcoming phase, known as LIV 2.0, after reviewing the proposed terms. Rahm’s lawyer, John Beck, told a bankruptcy hearing on Wednesday that the two‑time major champion found the terms unacceptable and will not take part in LIV 2.0. The decision comes as LIV Golf, which filed for Chapter 11 protection in New Jersey last month, struggles to emerge from bankruptcy. The filing listed several star golfers as creditors owed millions in unsecured claims; Rahm’s claim was the largest at $7.5 million. Earlier this week, LIV secured up to $300 million in financing from BC Partners Credit, subject to court approval, to support its restructuring and the next phase in which players would become equity owners of the league and its teams. Other golfers, including Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Smith, An Byeong‑hun, Marc Leishman, Cameron Tringale and Matthew Wolff, have asked the judge to terminate their contracts to clarify their ability to negotiate with other tournament organisers and sponsors. LIV has already agreed to terminate Sergio Garcia’s contract after determining it would not honour its terms. Rahm, who joined LIV Golf in late 2023, has won three consecutive season‑long individual titles on the circuit since joining, eight months after winning the Masters for his second major title.