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Rahm sees few exits from LIV Golf contract amid Saudi PIF funding pullout

Rahm stuck on LIV as Saudi money walks.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 51 min read
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What happened: Jon Rahm told reporters he doesn't see 'many ways out' of his LIV Golf contract, which still has several years remaining. The comments come as LIV searches for new financing after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announced it will pull funding after this season. Rahm also confirmed he settled his dispute with the DP World Tour over unpaid fines, restoring his eligibility there.

Why it matters: Rahm is LIV's marquee signing, and his contract status is a bellwether for whether top names stay or drift back to the PGA Tour if PIF exits. The DP World Tour settlement also matters because it reopens a competitive pathway outside LIV, including potential Ryder Cup eligibility considerations. How LIV replaces PIF capital will shape player retention and the broader pro golf landscape.

What to watch: Watch for LIV's next financing announcement and any movement on Rahm's schedule across DP World Tour events. Player reactions from other LIV signees will signal whether contract exits become a wider trend.

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