In a stunning development for the golf world, Jon Rahm, the No. 3 player on the PGA Tour, has reportedly received a jaw-dropping offer of $600 million to join LIV Golf, a Saudi Arabian promotion. This eye-watering proposal aims to make Rahm the highest-paid athlete in the LIV Golf roster, surpassing Phil Mickelson’s current $200 million deal.
Despite initial rumors, Rahm had laughed off the speculation about joining LIV, expressing his reservations about the format. However, recent reports suggest that Mickelson, the current top earner for LIV, has been confidently stating that Rahm’s move to LIV is a done deal. The two players share the same agent.
Rahm, a 29-year-old golf prodigy with a Masters and U.S. Open title to his name, would undoubtedly bring immense talent to the LIV roster. Despite the lucrative offer, Rahm has voiced his hesitations, citing his enjoyment of the current golf scene and the camaraderie he shares with fellow players like Mickelson and Sergio Garcia.
As the 2024 LIV season kicks off on Feb. 2 in Mayakoba, Mexico, golf enthusiasts eagerly await Rahm’s decision, wondering whether the allure of a billion-dollar deal can entice him into a new golfing chapter. The golfing landscape might be on the brink of a major shake-up if Rahm decides to tee off with LIV.
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