While Bryson DeChambeau stumps for LIV Golf funding, Jon Rahm insists he's too busy

Tim Schmitt, GolfweekTue, June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC

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In late April, LIV Golf informed players and staff that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund — the league’s primary backer — will end its financial support after the 2026 season.

Launched in 2022 to rival the PGA Tour, LIV has burned through more than $5 billion while struggling to gain a meaningful TV audience, particularly in the United States. Speculation about PIF’s exit had circulated for weeks. CEO Scott O’Neil acknowledged on April 17 that the league is funded only through this season, adding that leadership will “work like crazy” to secure its future.

Even if Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm want a PGA Tour return, a cool reception awaits

And while Bryson DeChambeau has been trying to muster goodwill for the league with potential investors, the league's other top superstar, Jon Rahm, has insisted he's not planning to pitch in for the cause.

"I am not, no," Ramn said in advance of this week's LIV Golf event at Valderrama Golf Club in Sotogrande, Spain. "It would be more of a stay-in-your-lane type situation as it goes to me. I know nothing about business. I'm never going to claim to know anything about business, and if I was in a business pitch, I wouldn't know the first thing to say. My job is to play golf, and I'll say it's hard enough as it is, especially this week.

Jon Rahm of Spain acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during the final round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 17, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

"But if any player who knows what they're doing is willing to do certain things like that, I think it can only help. To have insight from a player on a meeting like that can help, and I'm open for any suggestions possible, but I would also say I don't have the free time that Bryson has to be flying around the country to attend meetings with three little ones and one on the way. Even if I wanted to, I don't know if I could do it."

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LIV’s original format — 54 holes, shotgun starts and a team component — helped attract big names like Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, DeChambeau and Rahm with guaranteed contracts. But outside of pockets of success in places like Australia and South Africa, the league has struggled to sustain momentum or build a consistent following.

Remaining 2026 LIV Golf schedule

Dates

Event

Course

Location

June 4–7

LIV Golf Andalucía

Real Club Valderrama

Sotogrande, Spain

June 25–28

LIV Golf Louisiana*

Bayou Oaks at City Park

New Orleans, Louisiana

July 23–26

LIV Golf United Kingdom

JCB Golf & Country Club

Rocester, England

August 6–9

LIV Golf New York

Trump National Golf Club Bedminster

Bedminster, New Jersey

August 20–23

LIV Golf Indianapolis

The Club at Chatham Hills

Westfield, Indiana

August 27–30

LIV Golf Michigan (Team Championship)

The Cardinal at Saint John’s

Plymouth, Michigan

*- event was postponed

The league is reportedly targeting $250 million to $350 million in funding and aims to reach profitability within two years. If it falls short, LIV could lean on team valuations and a new media-rights deal to stay afloat.

That scenario could shrink the 2027 schedule to as few as 10 events. For now, four tournaments remain this season, including this week’s stop in Spain.

Golfweek previously reported that one agent, speaking anonymously due to ongoing negotiations, said LIV could still stage six to eight international events next year with purses in the $5 million to $10 million range — well below the $30 million offered across 14 events this season.

Tim Schmitt is the managing editor of Golfweek.

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