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Jon Rahm Keeping His Focus on Golf More than LIV's Future
Rahm said he was not distracted as LIV chief executive Scott O'Neil projected the league would keep growing despite questions over Saudi funding.
- Ryder Cup star Jon Rahm dismissed concerns about LIV Golf's future on Thursday, saying he remained unfazed by speculation that Saudi backers might withdraw funding.
- Speculation intensified this week that the Saudi Public Investment Fund is ending its backing, which is reported to be approaching $5 billion since the series launched.
- Financial data shows LIV Golf has spent $5.3 billion, with prize funds alone costing $30 million per tournament; the PIF recently sold a 70 per cent stake in a Saudi Pro League club.
- Chief executive Scott O'Neil told staff the 2026 season will proceed "full throttle," projecting that 10 of the 13 teams and four of the 14 events will be profitable.
- O'Neil met with 50 people at the Masters to discuss plans ensuring revenue growth, positioning the league as "a really good business for a really long time.
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Jon Rahm keeping his focus on golf more than LIV's future
Jon Rahm says he isn't worried about the future of LIV Golf despite uncertainty about its funding. After his strong start at LIV Golf Mexico, Rahm says he doesn’t waste time on rumors.
·United States
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Former Masters champion turned LIV Golf star insists he 'was not worried' about rumours of league's collapse
Former Masters champions turned LIV Golf star Jon Rahm has insisted he "was not worried" about rumours of the league's collapse.Speculation emerged the series' Saudi backers could be pulling funding, sending shockwaves through the sport.The breakaway competition, which launched in 2021, positioned itself as a rival to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.However, rumours suggested that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to end its backing, …
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