Masters champ Jon Rahm said he made the right decision to jump from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf, but he would like to see the two circuits bring unity to golf.
hoped his move to leave the PGA Tour for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League in December would expedite the process of bringing the sport back together.
"I still did what I thought was best for myself," Rahm said."I've had a lot of fun playing in those events. It's been fun to be part of a team."Since the advent of LIV in 2021, Rahm had been adamant and vocal about his distaste for the 54-hole format and repeatedly declared his loyalty to the PGA Tour. His departure, which was facilitated by a deal reported to be more than $350 million, was a shock to the golf world.
To hear Rahm talk about it, the different schedule is not as top of mind as missing out on some of his favorite PGA Tour events. The Scottsdale resident said Tuesday that he had to drive past the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale numerous times, seeing the stands and thinking of the fact that he wouldn't be playing in this year's Waste Management Open.
While Rahm reiterated that the competition, pressure and level of golf has been the same for him on LIV even though the fields are smaller, he also still feels conflicted about the format. At LIV's Miami event, Rahm expressed his desire for LIV to eventually move to 72-hole tournaments, and he has
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