Jon Rahm did LIV Golf few favours with his response to being asked whether he would be prepared to put his own money into the league as they seek fresh investment.
The golfing world seems to be no closer to learning what the future holds for LIV, with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia set to walk away at the end of the season.
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Ultimately, Scott O’Neil appears to face an uphill battle convincing anyone to part with the significant sums the league is trying to raise.
LIV Golf is already facing a serious fight to secure its future
The frightening amount of money the PIF invested in LIV Golf convinced some huge names to leave the PGA Tour. It is also fair to say that the formation of LIV has had a seismic impact on the game.
But what it did not do is turn LIV into a force that could rival the PGA Tour. Their momentum has completely stalled over the last couple of years.
It arguably says a lot that the PIF, with their eye-watering riches, did not see the benefit in continuing to bankroll the league.
So LIV surely has little chance of convincing fresh investors to get involved unless they can sell an exciting vision where all of the biggest names have full faith in the league’s potential.
Jon Rahm refused to confirm his willingness to invest in LIV Golf
As reported by National Club Golfer, Jon Rahm has earned nearly $97 million in prize money from LIV events. Meanwhile, it was reported that the Spaniard received $300 million when he made the jump from the PGA Tour.
Of course, he should not feel compelled to invest that money back into LIV.
But when you consider that LIV is looking for $350 million, you would imagine that Rahm would be able to put up some of the money if he firmly believed in the league’s potential.
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However, Rahm has publicly distanced himself from having anything to do with trying to seek fresh investment for the league, as noted by Golf Digest.
And when asked ahead of the Scottish Open if he would be prepared to invest if LIV approached him, Rahm was not exactly emphatic in his response.
“Something I’ve learned in life, never say never. I’m not going to say absolutely no to anything that can happen in the future,” he said.
What LIV surely want as they try and strike deals is for their best player to publicly suggest that he is so confident about the league being successful that he would be prepared to put his own money into the venture.
That would be a real statement of intent that would pique the interest of those thinking of investing their own money into the league over the coming months.
Instead, Rahm seems incredibly laid-back about what the future holds. From the outside, he appears to be someone who simply knows that he will have a place to play whatever happens next with LIV Golf.
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