Jon Rahm has not ruled out personally investing in LIV Golf, as the breakaway series faces an uncertain future.
The controversial tour is seeking new backing, with its current major supporter, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, due to pull out at the end of the year. This uncertainty has fuelled speculation about the tour’s viability, to which Rahm is tied by a long-term contract.
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“As far as putting my money into it, they have not asked me to do that yet,” said the Spaniard. Asked if it was a possibility, the two-time major winner added: “Something I’ve learned in life, never say never. I’m not going to say absolutely no to anything that can happen in the future.”
Rahm’s comments came at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, where he is preparing for this week’s Genesis Scottish Open. Co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, the tournament marks his first American circuit event outside the majors since joining LIV.
LIV Golf is facing an uncertain future (Getty)
Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin and Laurie Canter are also among fellow LIV players in the field, tuning up for next week’s Open at Royal Birkdale.
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Now committed to playing five European events annually after settling his dispute with the DP World Tour, Rahm admitted the Scottish Open is among those he has missed most.
He said: “It’s such a great week that if the schedule had allowed, I think I would have tried to play. I think many of us would. I think it’s a great test for next week. You’re only playing the type of golf you need to be playing. You’re also playing a world-class field. It does feel like you have two majors in a row without this being a major. It’s that good. It speaks to how good this event is for all these players to come in here.”
Meanwhile, Norway’s Viktor Hovland, winner of last month’s Travelers Championship, expressed delight at seeing European Ryder Cup teammates Rahm and Hatton back.
He said: “It’s undeniable. They are a huge force for our team, and to have them back playing these events is awesome. We’ve missed them.”
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