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Jon Rahm Won’t Join LIV Golf 2.0, Beck Says

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 3:11 PM UTC · How we work

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Jon Rahm LIV Exit

John Beck announced Jon Rahm will not join LIV Golf 2.0.
Rahm left the PGA Tour in December 2023 for a $350 million LIV Golf contract.
Saudi Public Investment Fund ended its 2027 LIV Golf funding, leading the league to file Chapter 11.
A court hearing on Rahm’s consensual separation from LIV is set for 5 November.

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LIV Golf Bankrupt

LIV Golf told most employees their jobs ended in early September during bankruptcy.
LIV Golf’s bankruptcy filing lists liabilities of $500 million-$1 billion owed to at least 1,000 creditors.
Jon Rahm holds the largest player unsecured claim at $7.5 million, surpassing other star golfers.
Saudi Public Investment Fund will provide $49.6 million debtor-in-possession financing during the restructuring.
BC Partners Credit’s proposed model would make players equity owners of LIV Golf and its teams.

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Jon Rahm LIV Exit

John Beck announced Jon Rahm will not join LIV Golf 2.0.
Rahm left the PGA Tour in December 2023 for a $350 million LIV Golf contract.
Saudi Public Investment Fund ended its 2027 LIV Golf funding, leading the league to file Chapter 11.
A court hearing on Rahm’s consensual separation from LIV is set for 5 November.

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