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Jon Rahm Slams Golf Rankings After LIV Golf Move

2/20/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Jon Rahm's decision to join LIV Golf has cost him dearly, plummeting to 52nd in the world rankings—his first time outside the top 50 since 2017. Frustrated, he slammed the Official World Golf Ranking system for its unfairness in disregarding LIV events, igniting a debate over the future of golf rankings.

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Historical Context

Jon Rahm's drop to 52nd in the world rankings highlights a growing divide in professional golf. Since the Official World Golf Ranking began in 1986, controversies over ranking fairness have persisted, especially after LIV Golf's emergence in 2022, challenging traditional tour dominance and altering player trajectories.

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Story summary

Jon Rahm's decision to join LIV Golf has cost him dearly, plummeting to 52nd in the world rankings—his first time outside the top 50 since 2017. Frustrated, he slammed the Official World Golf Ranking system for its unfairness in disregarding LIV events, igniting a debate over the future of golf rankings.

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