A new report suggests we may get an answer from Jon Rahm – one of the few stars remaining on LIV – sooner rather than later, and the reported answer would be disastrous for the breakaway circuit.The Telegraph's James Corrigan reported Thursday that the belief within LIV is that Rahm will soon quit the league.The report stated that "LIV sources have indicated that they are almost resigned to Rahm departing."Jon Rahm of Legion XIII participates during day four of the LIV Golf Andalucia at Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande, Spain, on June 7, 2026.
(Jose Luis Contreras/NurPhoto via Getty Images)LIV GOLF CEO QUIETS SPECULATION WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW INVESTOR TO KEEP CIRCUIT AFLOAT INTO 2027One does not have to understand the inner workings of LIV Golf, have access to its financials or know every detail there is to know about the new, unnamed investor the league announced for 2027 to understand that a Rahm departure would be devastating.Rahm, a two-time major champion, leaving LIV Golf wouldn't be a direct comparison to Caitlin Clark leaving the WNBA to play in another league, but it wouldn't be that far off given the circumstances.Bryson DeChambeau leaving LIV Golf would have the same effect as Clark leaving the WNBA.Jon Rahm of Spain waves after his putt on the sixth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship practice round at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa., on May 14, 2026.
(Matt Slocum/AP)OUTKICK IS NOW ON THE FOX APP: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOADAny potential investors, including the one LIV CEO Scott O'Neil announced earlier this month, will not be motivated to hand over millions of dollars if one of the biggest stars in the sport isn't a part of the circuit.O'Neil explained that a "term sheet" had been signed by the unknown investor and was hopeful a concrete agreement would be announced in September.Rahm has two years remaining on his current contract, but the Telegraph, among other outlets, has reported he is still due a nine-figure check...