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Rahm eyes PGA Tour return: Willing to accept penalties
3 Nov
Summary
- Jon Rahm is open to rejoining the PGA Tour, accepting penalties.
- He's unsure if he'll be offered the same deal as Brooks Koepka.
- Rahm expressed dissatisfaction with LIV Golf 2.0's direction.
Two-time major champion Jon Rahm stated his willingness to accept penalties to return to the PGA Tour, mirroring the situation of Brooks Koepka. Rahm, however, is uncertain if such a deal will be offered to him, especially after his decision to forgo LIV Golf 2.0. He has not yet discussed a potential return with the PGA Tour due to the recent birth of his child.
Rahm is prepared to play on the DP World Tour in 2027 if a PGA Tour return isn't feasible. He previously noted that the PGA Tour's situation is different and has not yet finalized discussions. Brooks Koepka returned to the PGA Tour in January under a new program allowing LIV golfers who had been away for at least two years to rejoin with conditions, including forfeiting player equity and not being eligible for the FedEx Cup bonus program.
Rahm expressed positivity about his experience with LIV Golf 1.0 but was not enthusiastic about the changes in LIV Golf 2.0, leading to his departure. Other eligible golfers like Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith have remained with LIV Golf. DeChambeau recently suggested he might return to LIV if the league survives its financial restructuring, which involves a $300 million deal with BC Partners contingent on securing enough golfers.
