Jon Rahm has indicated he would accept a return to the PGA Tour under the same penalty terms offered to Brooks Koepka, though he doubts such an offer will materialize. The Spanish two-time major champion spoke Tuesday ahead of the DP World Tour Playoffs, his first appearance since announcing his departure from LIV Golf.
Rahm confirmed his plan to compete full-time on the DP World Tour in 2027 but left the door open for a PGA Tour return. "I really don't know what 2027 is going to look like for me," Rahm said. "I have yet to have a discussion with the PGA Tour to see if there's any path back for next year."
The PGA Tour's Returning Member Program, offered in early 2026, required a $5 million charity donation, forfeiture of FedEx Cup bonus money, and no access to PGA Tour equity grants for five years. Koepka was the only one of four targeted players — including Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Cameron Smith — to accept and return. Rahm said he would take the same deal if offered now, but believes the window has closed.
Rahm exited LIV Golf after his lawyer described the league's new "LIV 2.0" terms as unacceptable during a bankruptcy hearing. He reached a separation agreement retaining his name, image, and likeness rights. Several other players, including Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin, Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen, and Lucas Herbert, have also left LIV Golf recently.
Should Rahm play only on the DP World Tour in 2027, he would become eligible for the PGA Tour's Championship Series in 2028 after serving a one-year suspension, thanks to his 2023 Masters victory.
