Jon Rahm of Spain commemorates making a putt for birdie on the 18 th green throughout the last round of the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course) on June 20, 2021 in San Diego, California.
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Golf super star Jon Rahm is preparing to leave the PGA Tour for the Saudi- backed LIV Golf, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, pointing out individuals acquainted with the matter.
Rahm, who won the Masters in April and is ranked no. 3 on the planet, might reveal the offer as quickly as today, the Journal included. The outlet warned that talks might still break down.
Such a relocation would be the most recent smash hit advancement in the long and troubled legend of the PGA Tour and LIVGolf The 2 leagues deal with aDec 31 due date to choose the fate of their proposed mix.
The golf world is swarming with speculation that a handle Rahm might be part of a method by LIV to press the PGA Tour into accept the merger. LIV Golf responded to CNBC’s ask for remark with an automated message.
LIV has actually poached PGA gamers in the past for offers worth numerous countless dollars, such as PhilMickelson This has actually been a sticking point for other golf enthusiasts in the sport. Rory McIlroy, the world’s no. 2 gamer, stated in July that he would retire if LIV Golf was “the last place to play golf on earth.”
The PGA Tour decreased to comment. An firm that has actually represented Rahm likewise decreased to comment. Another company representing Rahm didn’t right away react to a demand.
