Jon Rahm Opens Up on Current LIV Golf Contract Situation

Jon Rahm may be facing the same uncertainty as plenty of other LIV Golf names, but walking away is not as simple as it sounds. With Saudi backing reportedly set to dry up by the end of the year, questions are growing over what comes next for players who made the jump.

Rahm is one of the biggest names in that group, and while a return to a more traditional setup could become a talking point, he made it clear that his LIV contract is not something he can just casually step out of. For now, his future remains tied to a deal that may be harder to untangle than many assume.

Jon Rahm spoke about his contract with LIV Golf and doesn't see "many ways out," as the league attempts to find new financing after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announced it will pull its funding after this season. pic.twitter.com/GMUBq9beWV

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Speaking on the issue to ESPN Rahm said, "Right now, I have several years in my contract left," Rahm said. "I'm pretty sure they did a pretty good job when they drafted that, so I don't see many ways out. Right now, I'm not really thinking about it because we still have a season to play and majors to compete for. It's not something I want to think about just yet."

What Does the Future Look Like for Rahm With Different Tours?

Jon Rahm is not pretending LIV Golf's future is perfectly clear, but he also does not sound like someone who can simply walk away.

The timing of the Saudi funding news clearly caught players off guard. Rahm said LIV golfers had been under the impression that backing would continue for years, so the shift was unexpected. Still, he framed the league's long-term future as a business question rather than something he can control directly.

LIV is now trying to reshape itself and find outside investment. CEO Scott O'Neil said the league is working on a new business plan and has already received interest from potential investors. He also made it clear that LIV still sees its team format as the heart of the product.

That may mean changes are coming. Smaller schedules, different purses, or other concessions could all become part of the conversation if LIV wants to survive without the same financial support.

Rahm, though, said he still wants to compete and enjoys being with his team. The bigger question is whether LIV can build a version of itself that makes sense financially once the Saudi money is no longer driving everything.

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This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 2:53 PM.