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Jon Rahm vaults 14 spots in world rankings; Akshay Bhatia reaches career high
LIV Golf's inclusion in the Official World Golf Ranking continues to provide early dividends for its players, with Jon Rahm vaulting 14 spots to No. 36 following his victory in Hong Kong on Sunday.,It is the Spaniard's highest ranking in more than a year, as the former world No. 1 has steadily climb...
Rory McIlroy recoils at Jon Rahm's DP Tour 'extortion' take
Rory McIlroy teed off on Jon Rahm's framing of the DP World Tour requirements to maintain membership and believes the Team Europe Ryder Cup train will continue chugging forward if the Spaniard chooses not to get aboard in 2028. ,Rahm made clear earlier this week while preparing for LIV Hong Kong he'...
Jon Rahm not among eight golfers granted conditional LIV release
The DP World Tour announced Saturday morning that it will allow eight of its members to participate in conflicting LIV Golf events in 2026 after reaching a compromise. ,Former world number one and 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm was not among the eight granted release.,Rahm's Teammate Tyrell Hatton, ...
Anthony Kim's comeback complete with stunning LIV Golf win at Adelaide
Anthony Kim added a stunning-yet-true chapter to his storybook return to professional golf by winning LIV Golf Adelaide on Sunday.,The 40-year-old American came from five strokes back after three rounds with an emphatic three-shot victory after his bogey-free round of 9-under 63 at The Grange Golf C...
Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau to duel in final round at Adelaide
Jon Rahm recorded a walk-off eagle on the 18th hole Saturday to pull into a tie with Bryson DeChambeau for first place after the third round of LIV Golf Adelaide in Australia.,The two stand at 19-under for the tournament, five strokes ahead of their nearest competitor.,Rahm's electric finish to his ...
Elvis Smylie soars to Riyadh title in LIV debut
Elvis Smylie will be hard-pressed to outdo his LIV Golf debut.,The 23-year-old lefty from Australia outdueled Jon Rahm to capture the $30 million LIV Golf Riyadh title on Saturday at Riyadh Golf Club in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Smylie, who had not won outside of his home country, tapped in a 3-foot par...
Jon Rahm wishes Patrick Reed 'nothing but the best' after LIV departure
As the league's two-time defending individual champion, Jon Rahm has quickly become the face of LIV Golf.,That makes the Spaniard's opinion on the uncertain state of LIV amidst a valuable one as the tour kicks off its 2026 season this week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Brooks Koepka sent shockwaves when ...
Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Cam Smith turn down PGA Tour offer
Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cam Smith each said they intend to remain with LIV Golf for the 2026 season.,Their comments at a season preview press conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Tuesday came a day after the PGA Tour announced that Brooks Koepka had been reinstated following his departure...
Report: Jon Rahm staying with LIV Golf despite PGA Tour path
Jon Rahm will remain with LIV Golf and not follow Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour, the Spanish golf outlet Ten Golf reported.,The 31-year-old Spaniard made his LIV Golf debut in February 2024. As a two-time major winner, Rahm is eligible for the PGA Tour's new member reinstatement program.,Th...
Jon Rahm 'had an idea' Brooks Koepka's split from LIV Golf was coming
Like many others, Jon Rahm is not quite sure what Brooks Koepka's surprising early split from LIV Golf means for the American's future in professional golf.,When asked by GOLF's Subpar podcast if he thought opting out of LIV a year ahead of the end of his deal was a path for Koepka to serve a likely...
LIV CEO: Circuit in talks with DP World Tour over Jon Rahm sanctions
LIV Golf is working with the DP World Tour to resolve the fines incurred by Jon Rahm and Legion XIII teammate Tyrrell Hatton, the breakaway circuit's chief executive officer Scott O'Neil told Telegraph Sport.,Rahm ditched the PGA Tour for LIV Golf on a massive contract before the 2024 season, and Ha...
Jon Rahm taking a long break after 'winless' season
Jon Rahm said he is taking a break from competition and will return for the LIV Golf season opener in February.,The 30-year-old Spaniard did not win any tournaments in 2025, although he did capture the Ryder Cup with Team Europe last month and the individual season-long championship with LIV Golf in...
Jon Rahm supports Sergio Garcia as future Ryder Cup captain
There are still two months until the next Ryder Cup, but Jon Rahm already has thoughts on which golfer should captain Team Europe six years hence.,With Ryder Cup officials revealing Tuesday that Spain's Camiral Golf Resort will host the 2031 competition, Rahm believes countryman Sergio Garcia makes ...
Jon Rahm chalks up terse fan interaction to frustration
Jon Rahm downplayed a terse interaction with a fan during the first round of The Open Championship on Thursday.,The Spaniard was playing the par-4 10th hole at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland when he sent his approach shot into the right rough. He immediately turned to a spectator who had made a ...
Jon Rahm eager to end Spanish drought at the Open
Jon Rahm knows it has been 37 years since a Spaniard won The Open Championship, when Seve Ballesteros lifted his third Claret Jug in 1988.,Rahm has had several close calls, with ties for second in 2023, third in 2021 and seventh last year. He also finished T11 the last time it was played at Royal Po...
Jon Rahm calls modest PGA Championship record a 'coincidence'
CHARLOTTE -- Spain's Jon Rahm views experience as important when assessing his chances for this week's PGA Championship.,Yet in a career dotted with spectacular moments and despite being a regular contender in majors, this is a tournament that largely has escaped his grasp.,"I'm aware it's been prob...
Jon Rahm feeling 'really good' heading into Masters
Jon Rahm doesn't have time to stop and smell the azaleas as he heads into the first major of the season this week at the Masters.,The 2023 champion and two-time major winner was asked Tuesday about whether he appreciates the beauty of the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club.,"Definitely not caugh...
Jon Rahm 'feeling good,' ready to tame Blue Monster
Jon Rahm tackles the Blue Monster this week as he prepares to chase a second green jacket.,The Spaniard spoke to reporters Wednesday ahead of the LIV Golf Miami tournament at Trump National Doral, which earned its colorful nickname for its demanding 7,701-yard length and plentiful water hazards.,"Ob...
Jon Rahm excited for Saudi night golf: 'Very, very cool'
Even though he'll be up past his bedtime, Legion XIII captain Jon Rahm is thrilled about playing this week's LIV Golf season opener in Saudi Arabia after dark.,"From the moment I found out we were going to play under the lights, I've been really excited," the 30-year-old Spaniard told reporters Wedn...
Tom McKibbin joins Jon Rahm's Legion XIII
Tom McKibbin became the newest member of Legion XIII on Wednesday.,Captain Jon Rahm announced the selection over social media involving McKibbin, who replaced the relegated Kieran Vincent in joining the team along with England's Tyrrell Hatton and America's Caleb Surratt.,<blockquote class="twitter-...