Jon Rahm Won't Rule Out Investing in LIV Golf's Uncertain Future
There's something almost poetic about watching Jon Rahm field questions about LIV Golf's financial future while standing on Scottish links, the birthplace of the game itself. At the Renaissance Club this week for the Genesis Scottish Open, the two-time major champion found himself navigating terrain far more treacherous than any pot bunker—the uncertain landscape of professional golf's fractured ecosystem.
Never Say Never
When asked directly whether he'd consider putting his own money into LIV Golf following the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund's decision to withdraw backing, Rahm offered the kind of measured response that's become his trademark.
"Something I've learned in life, never say never," he said Tuesday. "I'm not going to say absolutely no to anything that can happen in the future."
It's a fascinating position for the Spaniard, who left the PGA Tour in December 2023 for what has been reported as a nine-figure deal with LIV. Now, entering the league's fifth season, the financial architecture that made such deals possible is being reconstructed entirely.
Rahm was clear, however, that no request has actually been made. "As far as putting my money into it, they have not asked me to do that yet," he explained. "So I don't know if they will or not. It's not something that they have asked me, but there has been many different avenues to try to make it different, what we've had till now."
A League in Transition
LIV CEO Scott O'Neil has been actively exploring new investment options since the PIF announcement, a reality that has cast a shadow over an otherwise compelling product. Rahm acknowledged O'Neil's efforts, noting that "there's many ways around that" and that the CEO is "doing a lot of work trying to find developers."
What strikes me most about this situation is the inherent tension it creates. Players like Rahm signed with LIV expecting a certain financial foundation—one that's now shifting beneath their feet. The idea of athletes becoming investors in the very league that pays them introduces a completely different dynamic, one where the line between competitor and stakeholder blurs significantly.
Business as Usual at the Scottish Open
Despite the swirling uncertainty, Rahm appeared genuinely pleased to be competing at the co-sanctioned event, made possible through an agreement between the DP World Tour and PGA Tour that allows LIV professionals into certain tournaments.
"It's just another event," Rahm said when asked if the atmosphere felt different. "Just happy that the DP World Tour let me have the opportunity and that I can be here and play what's not only a great week but a great golf course, great crowd. It's one of my favorite weeks, so it's really fun to be here again."
When pressed on whether the presence of LIV players at the Scottish Open might represent "a turning point" in men's professional golf, Rahm acknowledged the possibility. "Yeah, it could be," he said. "I think a lot of us, if given the opportunity, we are going to continue to play in the events that we like to play."
The Bigger Picture
Interestingly, Rahm admitted he hadn't seen news about the PGA Tour's recently announced schedule and format changes, which reportedly include a two-tour structure. It's a telling detail—a player of his caliber, so consumed by his own tour's existential questions that developments on the other side barely register.
This is where we find professional golf in 2026: fragmented, uncertain, and yet somehow still producing compelling competition week after week. The Genesis Scottish Open will be played. Shots will be struck. Champions will emerge. But the business conversation happening simultaneously reminds us that the game's future remains very much a work in progress.
Key Takeaways
- No active request: Rahm confirmed LIV Golf has not asked him to invest, though he won't rule out the possibility
- Active search: LIV CEO Scott O'Neil continues exploring investment options following PIF's withdrawal
- Bridges remain: The DP World Tour's agreement continues allowing LIV players into co-sanctioned events
- Uncertain timeline: The path forward for LIV Golf's financial structure remains unclear heading into Season 5