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Jon Rahm Rejects LIV Golf 2.0 Terms in Court

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Jon Rahm announced he will not join LIV Golf 2.0.
His lawyer John Beck told a New Jersey bankruptcy court the terms were unacceptable.
Rahm and LIV are in advanced talks to finalize a separation agreement by Oct. 15.
The court scheduled a final hearing on Rahm’s contract for Nov. 5.
Rahm, the league’s top unsecured creditor, holds a $7.5 million claim.

History

Historical Context

In 2021 Saudi-backed LIV Golf launched, staging its first event on 9 June 2022 and prompting the PGA Tour to bar participants that June. The tour’s $405 million prize fund and high-profile signings sparked antitrust lawsuits, culminating in a 2022 New Jersey ruling that forced LIV to post a $200 million bond. The ongoing bankruptcy dispute now pits Jon Rahm against the league’s restructuring plan.

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Story summary

Jon Rahm announced he will not join LIV Golf 2.0.
His lawyer John Beck told a New Jersey bankruptcy court the terms were unacceptable.
Rahm and LIV are in advanced talks to finalize a separation agreement by Oct. 15.
The court scheduled a final hearing on Rahm’s contract for Nov. 5.
Rahm, the league’s top unsecured creditor, holds a $7.5 million claim.

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