Professional golfer Jon Rahm has turned down a reported $300 million offer to join LIV Golf, according to a Yahoo Sports report. The Spanish major champion reportedly declined the lucrative deal because he disliked the direction of the league's proposed second iteration, known as LIV 2.0.
Rahm, a former world number one and 2021 U.S. Open winner, has been a vocal supporter of the PGA Tour. The offer would have been one of the largest in sports history, but Rahm prioritized his commitment to the traditional tour structure over the guaranteed money.
Details of the LIV 2.0 concept remain unclear, but the league has been exploring format changes to increase competitiveness and viewer engagement. Rahm's decision underscores the ongoing divide in professional golf between the established tours and the Saudi-backed rival league.
