Jon Rahm’s LIV future remains unclear
Jon Rahm’s future with LIV Golf remains unresolved after the league entered Chapter 11 restructuring on Sept. 8, 2026. Court records list Rahm among players with unpaid claims connected to existing participation agreements.
The Spanish golfer has not announced a departure or a return to the PGA Tour. Golf writer Alan Shipnuck predicted Rahm would leave, but Rahm has publicly said he remains willing to fulfill his existing LIV contract.
LIV Golf enters Chapter 11
LIV Golf voluntarily began Chapter 11 proceedings in New Jersey on Sept. 8, 2026. The league said the restructuring supports a proposed recapitalization involving BC Partners Credit and a new player-focused ownership model.
The filing did not immediately result in the liquidation of LIV Golf. The league said the restructuring is designed to preserve the business as a going concern while addressing financial obligations through the federal bankruptcy process.
Rahm has $7.47 million claim
Rahm appears in LIV’s bankruptcy records with a claim of about $7.47 million tied to his Player Participation Agreement. The amount makes him one of several prominent LIV golfers listed as creditors in the restructuring.
That claim differs from estimates of the value remaining on Rahm’s contract. Reuters reported in September that more than $100 million was believed to remain on his multiyear LIV agreement.
LIV targets existing player contracts
LIV asked the bankruptcy court for permission to reject existing player contracts, including Rahm’s agreement. Axios reported that league lawyers argued the existing contracts no longer provided a material benefit to the reorganizing business.
Court approval could change Rahm’s contractual position as LIV restructures. As of Oct. 2, 2026, Rahm has not publicly announced that he is leaving LIV or confirmed a return to the PGA Tour.
Rahm keeps his options open
Rahm kept his position open before the Irish Open in September 2026. He said he remained willing to fulfill his existing LIV contract while acknowledging uncertainty about what would happen next.
Reuters reported that Rahm had no firm playing plans beyond his scheduled European events at the time. Family commitments also influenced his calendar as he prepared for the birth of his fourth child.
Shipnuck predicts Rahm will leave
Golf writer Alan Shipnuck offered a prediction about Rahm’s future during an appearance on Dan on Golf. Shipnuck said he believed Rahm would leave LIV, while Cameron Smith was more likely to remain.
Shipnuck’s comments were a prediction rather than a confirmation from Rahm. Rahm has not announced a departure from LIV, and the 2-time major champion has publicly described his future with the league as uncertain.
Rahm wins third straight LIV season title
Rahm finished the 2026 LIV season ranked No. 1 individually with 1,057.54 points. Bryson DeChambeau finished second with 788.70 points, while Joaquin Niemann ranked third with 565.19 points.
Rahm had already clinched his third consecutive season-long Individual Championship before the Indianapolis finale. He then closed with a 7-under 63 and finished 1 shot behind tournament winner Michael La Sasso.
Legion XIII claims team title
Rahm’s Legion XIII captured the team title at LIV Golf Indianapolis, finishing 6 strokes ahead of HyFlyers GC. The August 2026 victory gave Legion XIII its second consecutive LIV Golf Team Championship.
The winning roster included Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, Caleb Surratt, and Tom McKibbin. LIV reported that the four players combined for 10 under in the final round at The Club at Chatham Hills.
Rahm continues European schedule
Rahm remained active on the DP World Tour after LIV’s 2026 season ended. He tied for 23rd at the Irish Open in September, finishing at 4 under after 4 rounds.
Rahm also competed at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. His DP World Tour participation remained important because tour membership and eligibility requirements affect his ability to qualify for future European Ryder Cup teams.
Fun fact: Jon Rahm won the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines by shooting a final-round 4-under 67 to finish 6-under-par 278, securing his first career major championship.
PGA Tour sets return conditions
A PGA Tour return would involve eligibility rules beyond Rahm simply leaving LIV. PGA Tour regulations require players seeking membership to comply with tour rules, including restrictions involving unauthorized tournaments.
In September, PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said the organization was not considering another Returning Member Program like the one offered earlier in 2026. Rahm qualified for that program but did not accept it.
Rahm passed on PGA pathway
Rahm qualified for the PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program because he won the 2023 Masters. Cameron Smith and Bryson DeChambeau also qualified, while Brooks Koepka used the program to return.
The application window closed Feb. 2, 2026, without Rahm joining the program. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said in September that another similar Returning Member Program was not currently being considered.
Rahm records runner-up major finish
Rahm’s best major championship result of 2026 came at the PGA Championship. He tied for second at 6 under with a 274 total after rounds of 69, 70, 67, and 68.
Rahm also tied for 38th at the Masters. He missed the U.S. Open cut after rounds of 68 and 78 left him at 6 over.
Rahm’s reflections have brought fresh attention to the thinking behind his move to LIV Golf. Jon Rahm’s Raw truth on his LIV Golf move reveals what he shared about the decision and its impact on his career.
Rahm awaits LIV’s next move
LIV’s restructuring agreement with BC Partners Credit contemplates a proposed recapitalization and a player-focused ownership model. LIV says it intends to resume global team competition in 2027, subject to court and stakeholder approval.
Rahm’s future remains unresolved during that restructuring. As of Oct. 2, 2026, he has not publicly confirmed that he will join the proposed LIV 2.0 structure or return to the PGA Tour.
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