LIV golfer Jon Rahm grilled on future amid 2.0 uncertainty as circuit files for bankruptcy protection

The breakaway circuit’s 2026 season ended early after it was announced earlier in the year that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund was withdrawing its backing.

A move to LIV 2.0 has now been paved after it was announced on Tuesday evening that it had filed for bankruptcy protection as it looks to “begin the next chapter”.

“No updates since Indianapolis,” said Rahm, speaking in a press conference at Doonbeg earlier on Tuesday, of where his Legion XIII side won the LIV Team Championship for the second year in a row.

The Spaniard was asked directly in a separate interview with BBC Northern Ireland’s Stephen Watson about his position with LIV.

“There’s just a lot of things in place. There’s a lot of things that could happen. It’s one of those things with time, time’s going to tell,” he said.

Would he welcome the same pathway back to the PGA Tour that was accepted by five-time major winner Brooks Koepka this season, with Patrick Reed also now eligible to play on the US circuit again after he left LIV as well.

‘Well’ see what happens’

“Well, you know, I still have a contract with LIV 1.0 that I am more than willing to fulfil. Like I say, time will tell.” But, if that doesn’t happen, would Rahm like to go back and play on the PGA Tour? “We’ll see what happens,” he said.

The two-time major winner, who is set to become a dad for a fourth time in a few weeks’ time, is hoping to be back in the south of Ireland for next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.

“It's still a year away. A year is a long time,” he said of that. “But I hope I'm representing Europe at Adare Manor, I really would love to be there. I haven't really given it that much thought yet, but a lot of us obviously want to be there and represent Europe.”

LIV’s filing for bankruptcy protection at a New Jersey court indicates the circuit intends to restructure and return in a new form, though documents show LIV owes between $500m and $1bn in estimated liabilities to at least 1,000 creditors, including star players like Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cam Smith

“The people of LIV Golf, led by the players, have continued to show incredible resilience, commitment, and a shared belief in what we are building. Thanks to their tireless work, LIV Golf has created a foundation to entertain and inspire the next generation of global golf fans around the world,” said LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil.

“This process gives us the structure and time to pursue a landmark transaction and begin the next chapter of LIV Golf – one built around the fans, an innovative, player-first ownership model, and a part of the global golf ecosystem.

“We are excited about what lies ahead and yet, there is still much to accomplish in the months ahead. We believe deeply in LIV Golf’s future, the opportunity in front of us, and the people who will help us realise it. We will not rest until we deliver on LIV Golf’s full potential.”