Jon Rahm says no, he has not been asked to return his own money to LIV Golf.
But what if the league made the request?
“There’s something I’ve learned in life, never say no,” said Lusbi.
“I won’t completely rule out anything that happens in the future.”
Speaking on Tuesday ahead of this week’s Genesis Scottish Open, Rahm was asked if he could help finance the prize fund of the league he is playing in, an idea the reporter said could be an option while LIV is looking for new investors as it has been told it will no longer be supported by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. In December of 2023, Rahm left the PGA Tour and signed what was reported to be a nine-figure deal with LIV.
But Rahm said he has not yet been asked to invest in the tour, which is in its fifth season. Since the PIF was announced, LIV chief executive Scott O’Neil has said he is looking at options, although Rahm said earlier last month that he would not be involved in the search for investors.
“I know Scott is doing a lot of work trying to find developers,” Rahm said Tuesday. “And there are many ways around that. As for putting my money into it, they haven’t asked me to do that.
“So I don’t know if they will agree or not. It’s not something they asked me to do, but there are many different ways to try to be different from what we’ve had so far. They haven’t asked me to put in my money.”
Several questions during his press session focused on LIV, which was to be expected given the uncertainty of the league – and the fact that Rahm is playing a tournament co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour. The latter does not allow players to play in LIV, but what was once called the European Tour, by agreement, allows LIV professionals in its tournaments, all of which seems to lead to at least a different feeling this week, but Rahm said he has not heard that.
“Not really,” he said. “Just another event. I’m just happy that I can – I’m happy that the DP World Tour gave me the opportunity and that I can be here and play what’s not only a great week but a great golf course, a great crowd. It’s one of my favorite weeks, so it’s really nice to be here again.”
The reporter also wondered if Rahm thought his appearance this week, along with that of other LIV players in the Scottish Open, would be considered a “turning point” in the men’s game.
“Yes, it is possible,” he said. “Yeah, I mean it’s a great event, and I think a lot of us, if given the chance, will continue to play at the events we love to play. Me, I’m very grateful and happy to be here.”
Rahm also said he had not seen the news announced last week about the future schedule and format of the PGA Tour; when told by a reporter that there will be two visits, Rahm said: “It’s not the first time I’ve heard that, so it’s not surprising that it happened. The reporter also wondered how difficult it was for Rahm to put himself in the current situation, while answering questions about the future.”
But Rahm said that was not difficult.
“Maybe it’s too early,” he said. “I think right now, if I see any headlines that come my way, I can predict exactly what I’m going to be asked. I’m ready for what’s coming. It’s not a surprise.”
“I also understand that it is everyone’s job,” he said later. “I’m ready for it. I like to say I’m an open book, so I like to be as honest as I can.”
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