Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 7, 2026 — Spanish golf star Jon Rahm has announced that he will not be participating in the upcoming iteration of the LIV Golf circuit. This declaration is being viewed as a significant setback for the Saudi-backed golf league.

Rahm, a prominent figure in the professional golf world, has made it clear that his future plans do not include joining the LIV Golf tour. The LIV Golf league, which launched in 2022, has been actively seeking to recruit top talent from established tours like the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.

The decision by Rahm, a multiple major championship winner and former world number one, is expected to impact the league’s efforts to solidify its roster and enhance its competitive profile. His participation would have been a major draw for the circuit. The specific reasons for Rahm’s decision were not detailed in his statement. The LIV Golf circuit has not yet released a formal statement regarding Rahm’s announcement.

The LIV Golf league has faced challenges in attracting and retaining some of the sport’s most recognizable names since its inception. Rahm’s commitment to other events or tours has been a subject of speculation, but his explicit statement now clarifies his immediate future regarding LIV Golf. The impact of this development on future player recruitment and the overall landscape of professional golf remains to be seen. Further details regarding Rahm’s schedule and commitments for the upcoming season are anticipated.

Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.

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