Jon Rahm to stay away from public events after joining LIV Golf
1 year ago

Jon Rahm to stay away from public events after joining LIV Golf

The Hindu  

Masters champion Jon Rahm said on Wednesday that he had decided to lay low and would avoid public events until February after agreeing to jump from the PGA Tour to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf in a big-money move that made headlines across the globe. “I didn’t think there would be any cameras and that it would be a bit more intimate,” Rahm told a select audience at the Sociedad Bilbaina hall, who appeared to be outnumbered by media professionals. “I am under very strict instructions not to do public events, which I have imposed on myself a little bit for myself, and for the change I have given to the world of golf in the last week,” Rahm said, giving a categorical “No!” when asked if he was planning to give an interview. “There will be nothing until February, I’m not allowed to.” One of golf’s most popular and charismatic figures, Rahm became the biggest name to sign on with LIV Golf since Australian Cameron Smith joined after winning the 2022 British Open.

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Jon Rahm gets another big stage at the Paris Olympics. And then it’s wait until April at Augusta
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jon Rahm gets another big stage at the Paris Olympics. And then it’s wait until April at Augusta

Associated Press  

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Jon Rahm loves the big stage, the big crowd, the big moment. The Olympics provide one extra opportunity in a year marked by his departure to Saudi-funded LIV Golf, and the Spaniard arrived at the Paris Games with a shot of much-needed confidence. Rahm held on to win the LIV Golf event in England on Sunday, extending …

Jon Rahm’s Open resurgence points to LIV’s increasing relevance to golf
5 months ago

Jon Rahm’s Open resurgence points to LIV’s increasing relevance to golf

The Telegraph  

Of course, DeChambeau, Rahm and the rest of the rebels — with Rahm tied for seventh, Dean Burmester was the next-best of the clan in a tie for 19th — arrived in Ayrshire thinking of their own performance and not that of their breakaway circuit. DeChambeau was still in Troon, not because he admires the Ayrshire architecture or because he …

Paul McGinley believes Jon Rahm is ‘hoping for a deal’ between PGA Tour and LIV
5 months ago

Paul McGinley believes Jon Rahm is ‘hoping for a deal’ between PGA Tour and LIV

The Independent  

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Jon Rahm hoping to ride Spanish momentum to end drought
5 months, 1 week ago

Jon Rahm hoping to ride Spanish momentum to end drought

Associated Press  

TROON, Scotland — Jon Rahm felt like one of the most popular players when he arrived at Royal Troon, even if it had nothing to do with him or with his golf. “I think because we’ve heard ‘It’s Coming Home’ so many times the last few years that nobody wants to see it come home at this point.” Throw in …

Jon Rahm withdraws from the US Open with a left foot infection
6 months, 1 week ago

Jon Rahm withdraws from the US Open with a left foot infection

Associated Press  

PINEHURST, N.C. — Jon Rahm withdrew from the U.S. Open on Tuesday afternoon because of an infection in his left foot that led to concerns it could hurt the rest of his game. “Hopefully I’ll be back in action as soon as possible.” Rahm, winless since his 2023 victory in the Masters, had finished in the top 10 at every …

Jon Rahm withdraws from LIV Houston with foot injury a week before U.S. Open
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jon Rahm withdraws from LIV Houston with foot injury a week before U.S. Open

Associated Press  

HUMBLE, Texas — Jon Rahm withdrew from LIV Golf Houston after six holes on Saturday because of an infection in his left foot, with the U.S. Open set to start in five days. He left the PGA Tour for the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League in December. While it has been 14 months since he claimed a victory on any tour, …

Jon Rahm ‘surprised’ to miss cut at US PGA Championship
7 months ago

Jon Rahm ‘surprised’ to miss cut at US PGA Championship

The Independent  

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At LIV now, Rahm says ‘I’m still a PGA Tour member’ and he wants that tour to succeed, too
7 months, 1 week ago

At LIV now, Rahm says ‘I’m still a PGA Tour member’ and he wants that tour to succeed, too

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jon Rahm’s move to LIV Golf last year has been portrayed as a turning point in the “us vs. them” narrative that has overrun this sport over the past 24 months. “You guys keep saying ‘the other side,’” Rahm said Tuesday as he prepared for the PGA Championship at Valhalla. I still want to support the PGA …

Jon Rahm hoped his move to LIV would spark a PGA Tour, PIF deal: ‘Unfortunately, it’s not up to me’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jon Rahm hoped his move to LIV would spark a PGA Tour, PIF deal: ‘Unfortunately, it’s not up to me’

New York Times  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Ten months have passed since the announcement of the framework agreement between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, the backer of LIV Golf, and a finalized deal to unite the game of golf has still not been reached. On Tuesday at Augusta National, Rahm revealed he “hoped” his decision to join the Saudi-backed …

Sergio Garcia ‘couldn’t be happier’ with Jon Rahm joining LIV
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sergio Garcia ‘couldn’t be happier’ with Jon Rahm joining LIV

The Hindu  

Count Sergio Garcia among those thankful that Jon Rahm signed with LIV Golf, even if they’re on opposing teams. “I think the league is getting stronger, like Sergio said, and it’s fun,” Garcia’s Fireballs teammate Eugenio Chacarra of Spain said. “I think we feel pretty good, and the more players and the more quality of players, I think the tougher …

Column: Rahm goes back on his word. But circumstances changed
1 year ago

Column: Rahm goes back on his word. But circumstances changed

Associated Press  

Words still matter, and for Jon Rahm, there is no shortage of them when contemplating why he abandoned terms like “fealty” and “history” to chase money he once said he didn’t need. During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rahm mentioned Seve Ballesteros making golf more popular in Spain and using his influence around the world. And when it …

Rahm is suspended by the PGA Tour. The formality is a boon for Mackenzie Hughes and Carl Yuan
1 year ago

Rahm is suspended by the PGA Tour. The formality is a boon for Mackenzie Hughes and Carl Yuan

Associated Press  

The PGA Tour has notified Jon Rahm he has been suspended for signing with Saudi-funded LIV Golf, a formality that is more about the benefits to the players Rahm leaves behind. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan in a memo to players Monday afternoon said Rahm’s suspension “due to his association with a series of unauthorized tournaments” removes his name from …

Jon Rahm’s LIV defection is the ultimate Saudi power play in pivotal PGA Tour talks
1 year ago

Jon Rahm’s LIV defection is the ultimate Saudi power play in pivotal PGA Tour talks

The Independent  

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Jon Rahm is leaving for LIV Golf. Here’s what it means for LIV and the PGA Tour
1 year ago

Jon Rahm is leaving for LIV Golf. Here’s what it means for LIV and the PGA Tour

Associated Press  

Jon Rahm has been saying that he plays golf for history and for legacy, not for money. This creates as many questions as answers, from who Rahm brings with him to how it affects the PGA Tour’s negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund on a commercial deal. Since then, Rahm has spoken about his loyalty to the PGA Tour, …

Masters champion Jon Rahm confirms move to LIV Golf in £450m deal
1 year ago

Masters champion Jon Rahm confirms move to LIV Golf in £450m deal

The Independent  

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Move over Ronaldo, Messi. Jon Rahm is highest paid athlete in 2023 after joining LIV Golf
1 year ago

Move over Ronaldo, Messi. Jon Rahm is highest paid athlete in 2023 after joining LIV Golf

LA Times  

Jon Rahm holds the Masters trophy over his head after winning the golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9. The obscene sums doled out by the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in its quest to lure the world’s top golfers to its LIV Golf tour reached a pinnacle when Jon Rahm joined the league this week. Estimates …

Rory McIlroy: Jon Rahm must be allowed to play in Ryder Cup
1 year ago

Rory McIlroy: Jon Rahm must be allowed to play in Ryder Cup

The Telegraph  

Rory McIlroy says the European Tour will have no choice but to rewrite the rules and ensure Jon Rahm can compete in the 2025 Ryder Cup. “Jon is going to be in Bethpage in 2025 so, because of this decision, the European Tour are going to have to rewrite the rules for Ryder Cup eligibility,” McIlroy told Sky Sports. ‘A …

Jon Rahm bolts for LIV Golf in a stunning blow to the PGA Tour
1 year ago

Jon Rahm bolts for LIV Golf in a stunning blow to the PGA Tour

Associated Press  

Masters champion Jon Rahm bolted for Saudi-funded LIV Golf on Thursday for what’s believed to be more money than the PGA Tour’s entire prize fund, a stunning blow that deepens the divide in golf as the two sides were negotiating a commercial deal. “LIV Golf is here to stay,” Lawrence Burian, the COO of LIV Golf, said in a news …

Jon Rahm: I’m risking my Ryder Cup future for £450m LIV deal
1 year ago

Jon Rahm: I’m risking my Ryder Cup future for £450m LIV deal

The Telegraph  

The Spaniard’s Ryder Cup eligibility will now come under intense focus and, apart from Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour commissioner, the most worried person in golf must be Luke Donald. “I wish I would have been able to call Luke and give him a heads-up but unfortunately, I wasn’t in a position where I could do that.” Saudi chief to …

What Jon Rahm’s shocking move to LIV means for golf’s future
1 year ago

What Jon Rahm’s shocking move to LIV means for golf’s future

New York Times  

This is the moment it all becomes normal. “I’ve always been very interested in history and legacy,” Rahm said, “and right now the PGA Tour has that.” Right now. The moment Jay Monahan and the PGA Tour went behind the players’ backs and made a deal with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, it changed the calculus. GO DEEPER …

Masters champion Jon Rahm joining LIV Golf in a stunning blow to the PGA Tour
1 year ago

Masters champion Jon Rahm joining LIV Golf in a stunning blow to the PGA Tour

LA Times  

Jon Rahm, left, and LIV Golf Commissioner and CEO Greg Norman pose for a photo in New York on Thursday. Masters champion Jon Rahm bolted for Saudi-funded LIV Golf on Wednesday for what’s believed to be more money than the PGA Tour’s entire prize fund, a stunning blow that deepens the divide in golf as the two sides were negotiating …

Masters champ Jon Rahm backs out of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s tech-driven TGL league
1 year, 1 month ago

Masters champ Jon Rahm backs out of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s tech-driven TGL league

Associated Press  

The tech-infused TGL golf league led by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy lost a marquee player Thursday when Masters champion Jon Rahm decided to remove himself from the 24-man roster. “While I still think it’s a great opportunity, right now it would require a level of commitment that I can’t offer.” Rahm’s image recently was removed from TGL’s website, sparking …

Rahm sees no need for PGA Tour players to be compensated after deal with Saudis over LIV Golf
1 year, 5 months ago

Rahm sees no need for PGA Tour players to be compensated after deal with Saudis over LIV Golf

The Hindu  

Jon Rahm will take the PGA Tour money for staying loyal if they give it to him. Rahm said on Tuesday ahead of the British Open that the players who stuck with the tour don’t have to be compensated financially for not joining LIV Golf, saying they were not forced to stay. “I understand the PGA Tour wanting to do …

‘Stop aiming at my face when I’m mad’: Jon Rahm takes out frustrations on camera and microphone as PGA Championship struggles continue
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Stop aiming at my face when I’m mad’: Jon Rahm takes out frustrations on camera and microphone as PGA Championship struggles continue

CNN  

CNN — Enjoying a season of unparalleled success, the sun has shone on Jon Rahm almost permanently in 2023. 1’s misery continued during a wet and windy third round at Oak Hill Country Club, any hopes of adding another major title to his Masters triumph last month all but sunk after as he tumbled to six-over par. Needing to putt …

Rahm sets record for most money earned in a PGA Tour season
1 year, 7 months ago

Rahm sets record for most money earned in a PGA Tour season

The Hindu  

Jon Rahm fell short in his bid to successfully defend his Mexico Open title on Sunday but the Spaniard’s second place finish set a new benchmark for the most money won in a single season on the PGA Tour. World number one Rahm, who counts a Masters triumph among his four PGA Tour wins this season, made $839,300 for finishing …

Jon Rahm becomes world No. 1 after winning Genesis Invitational
1 year, 10 months ago

Jon Rahm becomes world No. 1 after winning Genesis Invitational

The Hindu  

Jon Rahm is playing at such a high level he felt he didn’t need the Official World Golf Ranking to tell him he was the No. He won on a course like Riviera, at a tournament hosted by Tiger Woods and after a tense battle with Max Homa that required Rahm’s best golf. “Having the best season of my life, …

Jon Rahm’s strong start to 2023 continues with Genesis Invitational triumph
1 year, 10 months ago

Jon Rahm’s strong start to 2023 continues with Genesis Invitational triumph

LA Times  

Jon Rahm acknowledges the crowd after winning the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades on Sunday. With the gallery wildly cheering a golfer struggling to stay one measly shot under par, Jon Rahm enhanced his status as the best player on the PGA Tour by holding off pesky Max Homa to win the Genesis Invitational on Sunday …

LIV Golf and a sportswashing controversy
2 years, 6 months ago

LIV Golf and a sportswashing controversy

Live Mint  

Dustin Johnson, the former world No. Soak that in for a moment: Johnson would need to win 134 editions of the RBC Canadian Classic—the PGA Tour event that he’s withdrawn from to play LIV Golf’s inaugural tournament—to make that kind of dough. For the benefit of those who may not be following the latest developments in the professional game, the …

Golfers put aside ‘reprehensible’ Saudi moves to join series
2 years, 6 months ago

Golfers put aside ‘reprehensible’ Saudi moves to join series

Associated Press  

ST. ALBANS, England — The stars of the new Saudi-funded golf league tried to fend off concerns on Tuesday about human rights abuses and signing up to accept hundreds of millions of dollars despite the risk of being banned from long-standing events. Another former major winner — Graeme McDowell — was left at a news conference trying to publicly reconcile …

Tough To Stay Focused at Spectator-free Events: Jon Rahm
4 years, 4 months ago

Tough To Stay Focused at Spectator-free Events: Jon Rahm

News 18  

Crowd noise can often be a distraction for golfers but world number two Jon Rahm says the absence of spectators during PGA Tour events has made it tough to focus. Golf’s first major of the year, the PGA Championship, kicked off on Thursday and Spaniard Rahm, who carded a par-70 in the opening round, said he was still getting used …

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