Jon Rahm says he may consider investing in LIV Golf

Golf star Jon Rahm has not ruled out the possibility of investing his own money to help secure the future of LIV Golf, the circuit he joined in late 2023. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, July 7, ahead of the Genesis Scottish Open, Rahm acknowledged the league's search for new funding but said he has not yet been approached to contribute financially.

The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), LIV Golf's primary financial backer since its 2022 launch, announced in April that it would end its support after the 2026 season. The league is reportedly seeking $300 million in new investment to sustain a potential 10-event schedule in 2027. LIV CEO Scott O'Neil is actively pursuing investors, and one proposed model could involve players investing in future prize funds in exchange for an ownership stake.

When asked if he would consider putting his own money into the venture, Rahm offered a cautious response. "Something I've learned in life, never say never," he said. "I'm not going to say absolutely no to anything that can happen in the future." He clarified, however, that league executives have not asked him to make such an investment. "I know Scott [O'Neil] is doing a lot of work...