Jon Rahm’s abrupt departure from TGL, the indoor golf league based by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, led to rumors concerning the Spaniard’s future in skilled golf.
Many questioned if this signaled a transfer to LIV Golf.
But, McIlroy, who appeared at a Boston Common Golf press convention on Monday, squashed that notion.
“I spoke to Jon a pair [of] days in the past and could be very very stunned if that had been to occur,” McIlroy stated, per Rick Gehman of CBS Sports activities.
“I’m fairly assured Jon is a PGA TOUR participant.”
“I spoke to Jon a pair days in the past and could be very very stunned if that had been to occur (Rahm to LIV)… I am fairly assured Jon is a PGA TOUR participant.”
– Rory McIlroy on Rahm to LIV rumors.
— Rick Gehman (@RickRunGood) November 6, 2023
Rahm had an unbelievable 2022-23 season, which included a victory at Augusta National, three different wins on the PGA Tour, and a runner-up end at The Open Championship.
He helped lead Workforce Europe to victory on the Ryder Cup too.
However the Spaniard has two younger kids at dwelling in Scottsdale, Arizona, therefore his choice to withdraw from TGL.
“I’m unhappy to substantiate that I cannot be taking part within the first TGL season,” Rahm stated on Nov. 2. “Whereas I nonetheless suppose it’s an incredible alternative, proper now, it could require a degree of dedication that I can’t supply. Better of luck to everybody concerned, and will the very best group win!”
With TGL primarily based in Palm Seashore Gardens, Florida, Rahm must journey throughout the nation for matches, which start in January on ESPN.
“We’ll miss him throughout the inaugural TGL season,” a TGL spokesperson stated Thursday.
“We perceive that gamers need to steadiness plenty of totally different sides of their skilled and private lives and respect Jon’s selection and need him properly.”
Rahm could also be a PGA Tour loyalist, however that doesn’t matter to these in command of LIV Golf. The Saudi-backed circuit has approached Rahm about future taking part in alternatives, in response to famend writer and golf author Alan Shipnuck:
Rahm’s been a long-standing lust object for LIV and little doubt the Mickelsons (his pal Phil & former supervisor Tim) are in his ear. However Rahm’s the uncommon athlete who will not be voracious for cash. He cares about legacy. The Tour is a successful formulation for him so I’m doubtful he would depart. https://t.co/8HRGu6B9fe
— Alan Shipnuck (@AlanShipnuck) November 2, 2023
“Rahm’s been a long-standing lust object for LIV, and little doubt the Mickelsons (his pal Phil & former supervisor Tim) are in his ear,” Shipnuck posted on X.
“However Rahm’s the uncommon athlete who will not be voracious for cash. He cares about legacy. The Tour is a successful formulation for him so I’m doubtful he would depart.
Certainly, Rahm cares far more about legacy than anything.
He has repeatedly stated that he doesn’t play for cash however for his pursuit of greatness inside the sport.
However, Rahm seems unlikely to bounce to LIV Golf, as McIlroy alluded to on Monday.
However as golf followers know—particularly in 2023—issues can change rapidly.
Jack Milko is a golf workers author for SB Nation’s Taking part in Via. You possibly can comply with him on Twitter @jack_milko for extra golf protection. You should definitely take a look at @_PlayingThrough too.
