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Jon Rahm Ends LIV Deal, Gets Name Back

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC · How we work

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Jon Rahm Exits LIV

Jon Rahm signed a separation agreement releasing all service obligations to LIV Golf.
The deal forfeits his remaining contract valued over $100 million and any future payments.
Court records list Rahm as LIV Golf’s largest unsecured creditor, owed $7.5 million at Chapter 11 filing.
In return, Rahm regains exclusive rights to his name, image, likeness and related trademarks.
Rahm will debut on the DP World Tour at the Abu Dhabi Championship, Nov 5-8, 2026.

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McIlroy Criticizes LIV

Rory McIlroy said LIV Golf had “half of a good idea” at the New Economy Forum in Delhi on Oct 13 2026.
He added the league wasted capital and missed partnership opportunities with golf’s governing bodies.
McIlroy now argues that welcoming former LIV players back would be good business for the tours.
He observed many former LIV members are now declining to join the proposed LIV 2.0 venture.

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Jon Rahm Exits LIV

Jon Rahm signed a separation agreement releasing all service obligations to LIV Golf.
The deal forfeits his remaining contract valued over $100 million and any future payments.
Court records list Rahm as LIV Golf’s largest unsecured creditor, owed $7.5 million at Chapter 11 filing.
In return, Rahm regains exclusive rights to his name, image, likeness and related trademarks.
Rahm will debut on the DP World Tour at the Abu Dhabi Championship, Nov 5-8, 2026.

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