Collin Morikawa Says LIV Golf Players Face Business Decisions After Jon Rahm Exit

Posted : 08 October 2026

Collin Morikawa says LIV Golf players must carefully weigh their futures as Jon Rahm prepares to leave the troubled circuit.

Double major champion Collin Morikawa believes LIV Golf players are facing important choices about their futures following Jon Rahm’s decision to walk away from the breakaway tour. Rahm’s lawyer confirmed that the Spanish star will not take part in the proposed LIV 2.0 after finding its terms unacceptable.

Morikawa, speaking in Japan while preparing for the PGA Tour’s Baycurrent Classic, said players need to consider which opportunity best suits their ambitions and personal goals. He described their decisions as business choices that should not be taken lightly.

The American golfer also questioned whether players could remain motivated and satisfied with their careers under their current circumstances. He suggested that choosing the right competitive platform should be based on what allows golfers to continue pursuing their goals.

Rahm’s departure represents a major setback for LIV Golf as the league attempts to rebuild following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The former world No. 1 was among the biggest names to join the Saudi-backed circuit and won its individual season title three consecutive times.

Rahm’s attorney, John Beck, told a US bankruptcy court that the golfer had reviewed the proposed terms for LIV 2.0 and decided against participating. Discussions over a formal separation agreement between Rahm and LIV are continuing.

Morikawa said he was unsure what Rahm’s next move would be but predicted that many LIV players could turn toward the DP World Tour. He believes such a shift could ultimately strengthen professional golf by bringing more established players back into other parts of the sport.

LIV is attempting to relaunch for 2027 with new financial backing and a proposed model in which players would receive equity in the league and their teams. The restructuring comes after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund ended its backing following years of heavy investment in the circuit.

Morikawa added that many LIV golfers are now trying to determine what comes next. He expressed hope that the sport can eventually move beyond the divisions of recent years and allow players and fans to enjoy golf without the ongoing conflict between competing tours.

Collin Morikawa Says LIV Golf Players Face Business Decisions After Jon Rahm Exit

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