Rahm's Candid Feelings After Leaving LIV Golf: "I Want to Return to the PGA Tour, but..."

Shares his thoughts at Abu Dhabi Championship press conference
"I'm willing to pay to return, but I haven't received an offer"

Jon Rahm of Spain, a former world No. 1, has said he wants to return to the PGA Tour.

Rahm, who has parted ways with LIV Golf, said at an official press conference for the DP World Tour Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday, Nov. 4 (Korea time): "I want to return to the PGA Tour, but I haven't yet discussed with the tour whether there's a way for me to come back."

Jon Rahm has revealed his desire to return to the PGA Tour. AFP-Yonhap News Agency

Brooks Koepka of the United States, who switched to LIV Golf like Rahm, returned to the PGA Tour after paying $50 million (about 67.3 billion won). Rahm said, "I would be willing to pay that amount," but added, "That's purely hypothetical. I highly doubt I would receive an offer on the same terms as Koepka."

Even if Rahm pays the fines and returns to the PGA Tour, he cannot avoid a one-year suspension. "If I have to serve a one-year suspension, playing on the DP World Tour during that period would be a good option," he added.

Rahm has 11 PGA Tour wins and 10 DP World Tour wins. After winning the Masters, a major championship, in April 2023, he shocked PGA Tour players and officials by announcing his move to the new golf tour LIV Golf that December. Since then, Rahm has won four times on LIV Golf but has not won any other tournament, including a major.

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