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Rahm Forfeits LIV Deal, Seeks PGA Tour Return
16 Oct
Summary
- Jon Rahm forfeited his LIV Golf contract for name, image, and likeness rights.
- He will compete on the DP World Tour starting November 5.
- His 2023 Masters win grants a five-year PGA Tour exemption starting in 2028.
Jon Rahm has officially exited his substantial LIV Golf contract, relinquishing any remaining financial claims in exchange for control over his name, image, and likeness. This decision marks a significant shift for the golfer, whose future in professional golf was uncertain.
Rahm is set to compete on the DP World Tour, beginning with the Abu Dhabi Championship from November 5-8. He is currently ranked 46th in the Race to Dubai and will participate in the subsequent DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.
His status on the PGA Tour remains complex. While Rahm is qualified for all major championships, a one-year suspension is in effect. The PGA Tour has previously closed the window for LIV departures to return without serving suspensions, a pathway only Brooks Koepka utilized.
However, Rahm's 2023 Masters victory provides a crucial advantage. This win grants him a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour, beginning in 2028. This exemption allows him to bypass any developmental tours and directly re-enter the Championship Series, competing against top players weekly.
