Jon Rahm’s Exit from LIV Golf Signals Major Shift for Bankrupt Circuit

Jon Rahm leaves LIV Golf after rejecting restructuring plan, dealing blow to league in Chapter 11.

October 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Jon Rahm, a former world number one golfer, has decided to leave LIV Golf, marking a significant setback for the financially struggling circuit as it navigates its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Rahm’s attorney, John Beck, revealed during a recent bankruptcy hearing that the two-time major champion found the proposed terms of LIV 2.0 unacceptable and will not be involved in the league’s next phase. This move comes amid ongoing uncertainty about the future of the breakaway golf tour.

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Other players have also sought court intervention to end their contracts with LIV Golf, as they remain unpaid. While LIV has already terminated Sergio Garcia’s contract, several other high-profile athletes are seeking legal relief to renegotiate or exit their agreements. Despite these developments, league officials say discussions about LIV 2.0 are still progressing as planned.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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