Jon Rahm is one of the more thoughtful minds in the world of professional golf and his press conferences have become must-watch entertainment over the last few years.
The two-time major champion and world No. 3 has been in the headlines over the last few months as the rumor mill has churned out report after report of his interest in joining LIV Golf. On Thursday the Wall Street Journal shared a hedged report that, “A deal for Rahm is expected to be announced this week, people familiar with the matter said, assuming talks don’t fall apart.”
In the past, Rahm has been quick to deny those reports, but has been radio silent in recent weeks since his withdrawal from the TGL (before the new league itself was delayed until 2025).
Here’s what Rahm has said about LIV Golf and the PGA Tour over the last two years, both before and after the announcement of the controversial framework agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
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