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Loyalty Under Scrutiny: Bawling Jon Rahm Not Enough to Clear Doubts as His Loyalty to LIV Golf Remains Under Scrutiny

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Jon Rahm’s emotions went from fiery to tearful in just 24 hours.

After a heated run-in with a fan on Saturday, Rahm broke down in tears as he won his first LIV Golf title at LIV Golf UK. But the celebration was bittersweet, as fans continued to question his loyalty to the tour and whether his outburst was a genuine display of passion or just a calculated move.

NUCLR GOLF on their X handle tweeted the emotional moment when Tyrrell Hatton, Legion XIII player, missed the playoff putt and Rahm emerged as the victor. The post captioned, “🚨🏆🥲 #EMOTIONAL MOMENT — Jon Rahm is moved to tears after claiming victory at LIV GOLF UK. @LegionXIIIgc teammate Tyrrell Hatton missed on 18 to force a playoff. ” However, not everyone was buying into Rahm’s emotional display, with many fans expressing skepticism about his tears in the comments.

Some accused him of crocodile tears, while others questioned his loyalty to LIV Golf, citing his earlier altercation with a fan as evidence of his true character. Meanwhile, the incident that sparked the debate about Rahm’s behavior occurred on the par-4 16th hole at JCB Golf & Country Club.

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As Rahm lined up his third shot, a group of intoxicated fans distracted him with chants of “Golf but Louder”, including a comment that seemed to be directed at his weight. Subsequently, the LIV Golf UK champ threw up his arms in frustration. In response to the heckling, he appeared visibly upset. Rahm’s caddie, Adam Hayes, fired back at the heckler, saying, “Yeah, it’s ‘Golf but Louder’ but not when you’re yelling in our f***ing backswing, d***head.”

Now, as the tears of joy streamed down Rahm’s face, the lingering doubts about his authenticity only intensified. Fans wonder if his emotional display was a genuine celebration or a calculated attempt to redeem his image after the previous day’s altercation.

Referring to Rahm’s outburst the previous day, one fan poked, “Wasn’t he crying about something completely different yesterday?” and another added, “Fitting considering he cried all week long.” These comments connect his emotional win to his earlier angry outburst, questioning the sincerity of his tears. They imply that Rahm’s emotional volatility undermines his credibility and raises doubts about his genuine commitment to LIV Golf.

Another fan dismissed his emotions as worthless, stating, “Imagine being emotional about an exhibition event that nobody cares about. Hope these guys enjoy the irrelevancy until the Masters.” This highlights the belief that LIV Golf events are merely exhibitions with little significance compared to the traditional major tournaments. With all four majors concluded, the breakaway league players exempted from events like the Masters will realize the stark difference in prestige and importance.

One fan commented sarcastically, “Yes, the prestigious LIV UK tournament with all its traditions and years of big name winners…..” This comment reflects skepticism towards LIV Golf’s legitimacy and history. For fans loyal to the PGA Tour, the LIV Golf UK event lacks the historical prestige and gravitas of established PGA Tour events. Another fan added with a similar sentiment, “So much history behind that great trophy.” The sarcasm highlights the perceived inferiority of LIV Golf events compared to the long-standing history of PGA Tour tournaments.

Additionally, a fan emphasized the lack of impact on world rankings, saying, “It means 0 in world rankings. Crocodile tears.” The fact that LIV Golf events do not award Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points renders Rahm’s victory less meaningful in the broader context of professional golf. The sentiment underscores the loyalty of PGA Tour fans who view OWGR points as a critical measure of a golfer’s success and relevance.

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“I can’t wait to beat you on the Champions Tour”: Tiger Woods drops massive hint about future golf plans by trash talking rival

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Tiger Woods looks set to compete on the Champions’ Tour once he becomes eligible.

That’s if his trash talking with Padraig Harrington is anything to go by.

Speculation about Woods’ future in golf was a prevalent storyline during The Open Championship, as the 15-time major winner hit back at Colin Montgomerie’s calls for him to retire.

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Woods has struggled to be competitive at the majors since a near-fatal car accident in February 2021.

As his body improves, the golf legend is hoping to add more PGA Tour events to his schedule in order to improve his sharpness.

Meanwhile, Woods will also qualify for the Champions’ Tour from the beginning of 2026 after he turns 50.

The American has never committed to the senior circuit but Harrington, who has won there eight times, recently revealed it is very much part of Woods’ future plans.

“I met Tiger recently and he said he was looking forward to coming out onto the Champions Tour,” Harrington told Today’s Golfer. “So he has an intention of playing.

“I think his words were, ‘I can’t wait to beat you out on the Champions Tour’, or something like that.

“He doesn’t want me to have it all my own way, let’s put it like that! I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

Interestingly, Woods would be able to use a golf cart on the Champions’ Tour, removing many of his physical challenges.

These days, much of Woods’ time is taken up by off-course matters, particularly negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund over a peace deal for golf.

The 48-year-old is also heavily invested in his kids’ budding sports careers, with son Charlie tackling the junior golf world and daughter Sam expected to become a college footballer.

Still, speaking after The Open, Woods doubled down on his plan to play more golf, not less, moving forward.

He is next expected on the course for the PNC Championship alongside Charlie in December.

Woods said: “I’m just going to keep on getting physically better and keep working on it and then hopefully come back for our fifth major [PNC Championship].

“I’m physically feeling better than I did at the beginning of the year. At the end of last year, it was tough, and I haven’t played a lot. As the year has gone on, I have got better.

“I just wish I could have played more, but I’ve been saving it for the majors just in case I do something pretty major and then take myself out of it. Hopefully next year will be better.

“I need to do a lot more work in the gym and keep progressing.”

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Bryson DeChambeau sends retirement message to Tiger Woods after PGA Tour star’s future questioned

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Bryson DeChambeau believes that Tiger Woods still has what it takes to compete at the top of professional golf, after doubt was cast over the 15-time major champion’s playing future.

Woods made just his fifth start of the season at The Open Championship last week, missing the cut following testing conditions at Royal Troon. Heading into the event it was suggested by Colin Montgomerie that Woods’ time competing for golf’s biggest prizes was over, despite the 82-time PGA Tour’s perseverance to play in the four major championships.

Woods himself was quick to shoot down the claims, commenting ahead of last week’s Open: “Well, as a past champion, I’m exempt until I’m 60. Colin is not. He is not a past champion, so he’s not exempt. So he doesn’t get the opportunity to make that decision.

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“I do. So when I get to his age, I get to make that decision, where he doesn’t.” In the aftermath of his missed cut last Friday, the three-time Open champion revealed he plans to be back in action at the final major of the year at Royal Portrush next year, a clear sign that he believes he can still compete.

One week on, his former Ryder Cup teammate DeChambeau has had his say, and he believes the 48-year-old has every right to continue to compete at the top. Speaking at LIV Golf UK this week, the Crushers captain said: “He’s probably the most influential figure in the game of golf.

“He is the most influential figure in the game of golf right now, and I think he deserves to play in the majors. He’s done more than enough for this great game, and he continues to give back by playing in these tournaments and trying to win. He wants to win. He’s a competitor. I think that’s admirable, for him to be able to do that.”

Woods had previously stated that he would consider retiring when he feels he can no longer compete for titles at the top of the game, something DeChambeau believes he is still able to do despite the current crop of modern stars. “I think he can do it still,” said the LIV star about Woods’ chances of winning a record-breaking 83rd PGA Tour title.

“He’s going to have a tough road to beat us youngsters, but he’s got that grit and fire in him that he is not going to stop until he gets it done. I wouldn’t put it past him.” Ahead of this week’s LIV event in the UK, DeChambeau broke the internet by uploading a YouTube video playing golf with former US President Donald Trump.

Explaining how the Trump collaboration came about on Thursday, DeChambeau said: “First off, it’s an honor to play with anybody of that type of influence, no matter who it is on any political side… We were able to call out and ask him to play, and he said yeah, absolutely. We asked the other side, as well, and anyone that wants to play. They’re more than willing to do something for charity. Wanted to make it about charity and the wounded warriors foundation.”

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‘Worse’: Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy’s TGL Faces Backlash

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Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy’s TGL Faces Backlash as Latest Moves Leaves Fans Unimpressed

Money is not enough to get the support of the fans. And Woods-Rory’s venture, TGL, has faced the brunt of it. The tech-infused league has been marred by numerous struggles, from the collapse of the So-Fi dome to the delay in the league’s commencement for over a year.

Despite the damage, Woods has been optimistic about his futuristic league. “Bring a fresh, modern, and fast-paced twist to the game we all love so much.” That is what the 48-year-old had to say about his TMRW Golf League (TGL). But TGL has caused a stir among the fans, as they were not impressed by its recent move. What is it that the fans did not like?

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In an X post shared by NUCLR GOLF, the newly launched apparel by the renowned clothing line Greyson for the Woods and McIlroy’s new league was showcased. However, only half of the six TGL teams have posted their apparel. These include two hoodies for the Boston Common Golf Club and one hoodie for the Los Angeles Golf Club and the Atlanta Drive GC each. The caption’s conclusion drove the whole comment section as it asked, “Will you be making a purchase?”

This is not the first time that the tech league has faced disapproval from the golfing community. Previously, another question regarding TGL was put up on social media, but the answers were not as welcoming as people would have hoped. In response to an X post earlier this year that asked,“Will you be watching?” the 2025 TGL, they said things like, “This is going to be big-time failure”, and “extremely boring.”

After the revelation of the hoodies, netizens had some not-so-sweet comments for the newly launched apparel and the league as well.

The PGA Tour has partnered with TMRW Sports to make the TGL a reality, and it’s no secret that the biggest rival of the PGA Tour in the present scenario is LIV Golf. The format of the Saudi-backed league is different from that of the American circuit. They not only employ a 54-hole format but also use team formats along with solo plays. Pointing to the team play at TGL, a user took a sarcastic dig: “lets copy everything LIV does.”

Out of the three teams, one fan was particularly unimpressed with the logo and design of Rory McIlroy‘s captained team. One of Boston Common Golf’s hoodies (the navy blue one) features a frog print. A web user expressed their frustration over the high price of the hoodie, saying, “$200 for a hoodie with some clip art frog?”

One fan did not appreciate the sky-high prices of the apparel for a league that has not yet launched, as the TGL tournament is set to commence in January of next year. The user commented, “$200 for a hoodie for a team we’ve never even seen play together yet. That’s rich,”

Tiger Woods‘s brand, Sun Day Red, has been on the receiving end of criticism since its inception in May 2024 for its high prices. Many felt that the cost of the apparel is not justified given its quality. Linking the high cost of the Sun Day Red and that of TGL Team apparel, a user said, “Almost worse than Sun Day Red.”

TGL teams are not the first whose logos got trolled. Back in 2022, when Fried Egg Golf released the logos of LIV Golf teams, netizens did not hold back in sharing their thoughts. One fan recollected the same instance and drew a comparison between the past and the current situation, saying,“Where are all the PGA goofballs at that hate on the team logos and merch? They will be the first ones ordering this stuff,” for the logos on the TGL teams’s apparel.

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Charlie Woods’s Rival Etches His Name With Tiger Woods’s Legacy As New Record Beckons at U.S Junior

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Few have matched what Tiger Woods has achieved in his career.

Blades Brown is one of those few who have one record in common with the nine-time USGA champion. Brown matched Woods’s record of earning the stroke-play medalist honor in both the U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Junior Amateur.

Last year, Brown became the youngest co-medalist at the U.S. Amateur Championship. He was 16 when he edged past Benton Weinberg at Cherry Hills. The previous record belonged to Bob Jones. But Jones was 18. Woods of course took notice of Brown’s heroics.

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At Oakland Hills, Blades Brown, again matched what he did last August. Firing two rounds of 66 & 68, the Tennessean’s 2024 boys athlete of the year topped the leaderboard after 36 holes. Of course, that couldn’t have come at a better moment as Tiger Woods was also present in the field.

Woods’s 15-year-old son, Charlie, made his USGA debut at Oakland. The 15-time major winner flew straight to Bloomfield Township to accompany his son. After getting to know Brown matched his record, Tiger Woods wanted to congratulate him in person. The two posed for a picture after the round, as shared by Nuclr Golf from their X handle.

Brown, of course, has a long way to go to take a piece of Woods’s USGA record. The former world no.1 six-peated at USGA—three U.S. Junior Amateur titles followed by three U.S. Amateur titles. Brown was eliminated in match play at Cherry Hills, however. At Michigan, Brown, son of former WNBA star, Rhonda Blades, just received a massive boost to bolster his hopes.

This has been a spectacular few months for the 2023 Tennessee Golf Association’s Player of the Year. He made his PGA Tour debut at the Myrtle Beach Classic tying for 26th. Brown, who had to switch to online classes because of golf, also has signed a deal with equipment giant, Callaway.

However, for the Woods father-son duo, it has been a rather stark contrast. The 82-time PGA Tour winner and his 15-year-old son have had a topsy-turvy year so far.

Tiger Woods could only make the trip because he missed the cut at Royal Troon, his last competitive appearance this year. The only flicker in an otherwise forgettable season was the first round at Augusta National in April. Similarly, Woods Jr. played his way into the U.S. Junior Amateur after earning the medalist honor in Coral Springs.

Woods Jr. opened with a round 12-over 82 spoiled by five doubles and four bogeys. TV cameras caught the 15-year-old holding his face in his palm for more than a minute inside the clubhouse. The second round started differently, but a storm halted play for over an hour. When it did resume, the teenager lost the steam.

Marred by a triple bogey on the 18th, Charlie Woods finished at 162 to miss the cut for match play. The 48-year-old could only watch as parents are not allowed to coach at the U.S. Junior Amateur.

A rough crowd of a thousand followed Woods Jr. and his father through the first 18 holes. After rain, that dwindled to half. Nevertheless, securities and marshals—increased to 18 after the first six holes—tried to control the crowd.

Tiger Woods came to Oakland Hills after an early exit from the Open, his third MC in a row. However, neither that nor his son’s heartbreak stopped the former world no.1 from congratulating an aspiring pro for his stellar achievement. The 48-year-old plans to tee off with his son at the 2024 PNC Championship, which he jokingly dubbed as the fifth major.

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Tiger Woods already in Detroit helping Charlie prepare for his first USGA championship

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It didn’t take long for Tiger Woods to get from Scotland to Michigan.

The 15-time major champion shot 79-77 at the British Open at Royal Troon to miss the cut in his third major this year and later boarded a plane to get back to the United States to help his son Charlie begin preparations for his first USGA championship. The U.S. Junior, which begins Monday at Oakland Hills in Bloomfield Township, has a field of 264 competing in two rounds of stroke play that will be whittled down to 64 for match play starting Wednesday. The championship match is scheduled for Saturday.

Charlie Woods, 15, shot one-under 71 last month in South Florida to qualify for the championship, one his father won three straight times from 1991-93.

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“The USGA means a lot to me,” Charlie said after earning medalist honors at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs. “I want to win USGA championships and hopefully one day the U.S. Open.”

On Sunday, video surfaced of Tiger walking the fairways with Charlie and Davis Ovard, who just finished his freshman season of college at Baylor in Texas. Charlie is grouped with Ovard and Chase Kyes the first two rounds. They’ll play the North Course Monday at 8:28 a.m. ET, then the South Course starting at 1:48 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

The South Course has hosted 11 USGA championships in its 105-year history, including six U.S. Opens. It also hosted three PGA Championships and the 2004 Ryder Cup, where U.S. captain Hal Sutton infamously opted to partner Woods and Phil Mickelson in two matches, with them losing both.

Tiger also played in the 1996 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills as an amateur and tied for 82nd place. The next month he won his third straight U.S. Amateur then turned professional. He did not participate in the 2008 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills, won by Padraig Harrington. Woods won the U.S. Open earlier that summer at Torrey Pines then had reconstructive surgery to fix a damaged ACL.

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Tiger Woods reveals future plans after missing cut at The Open

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Tiger Woods announced that he will take some time away after a disastrous performance at The Open.

Woods had two days to forget at Royal Troon, carding an 8-over 79 in the first round before an equally disappointing day on Friday, finishing 14-over par.

It means the 15-time major winner has missed the cut at his third-consecutive major for the first time in a decade.

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The last time that happened, Woods missed the U.S. Open, The British Open, and the PGA Championship.

Following Friday’s setback, the 48-year-old confirmed his immediate plans are to improve his game although he will not play again until December.

“I’m not going to play until then,” he told reporters. “I’m just going to keep on getting physically better and keep working on it and then hopefully come back for our fifth major.”

“I’m physically feeling better than I did at the beginning of the year. At the end of last year, it was tough, and I haven’t played a lot. As the year has gone on, I have got better.

“I just wish I could have played more, but I’ve been saving it for the majors just in case I do something pretty major and then take myself out of it. Hopefully next year will be better.

“I need to do a lot more work in the gym and keep progressing.”

The three-time Open winner started Friday with a par on the first hole but found difficulty on the second with a double bogey.

He followed it up with a bogeys on holes no. 5, 9, 12, 14, and 17, finishing on 6-over. The score saw him tied in 149th place – four places off finishing last.

“I’ve won two Open Championships here in Scotland, so I’ve always enjoyed playing up here,” Woods added. “I’ve enjoyed the different types of links that Scotland brings and the challenges. I’ve missed playing Troon.

“It’s been a long time. I remember playing here way back in ’97. I’ve had some good memories here. I just wish I’d done a little bit better.”

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CBS reporter Amanda Balionis jets off to Scotland to join Rory McIlroy

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CBS golf reporter Amanda Balionis is overjoyed to be heading across the pond to North Berwick for the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open, where she’d be reunited with Rory McIlroy. 

On Thursday, Balionis took to Instagram to express her excitement about covering the tournament. Sporting a tan Alo cap and sweater, the reporter took a selfie with her stamped passport.

‘See ya soon North Berwick,’ she wrote with a heart emoji while tagging the Scottish Open.

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Covering the last two days of the tournament, which runs from July 11 to 14, may open the door for Balionis’ first public run-in with McIlroy since their previous flirtation rumors circulated.

However, it comes after McIlroy called off a divorce and reconciled with wife Erica Stoll, who was seen at the course supporting her husband early in the tournament.

The last time Balionis interviewed McIlroy was at June’s RBC Canadian Open following his headline-grabbing divorce from Stoll in May. Speculations of a possible romance between them sprouted from their seemingly flirtatious interviews.

With McIlroy calling it off with Stoll, fans continued to push the narrative as Balionis – who is married to former NFL quarterback Bryn Renner – was also conspicuously not wearing her wedding ring amid the rumors.

However, the whispers coming from interview smiles and giggles proved to be nothing but fan fiction.

After declaring their marriage broken and filing for divorce, McIlroy called the split off to settle their differences for their family. The golfer would later address the unavoidable rumors about his personal life.

‘There have been rumors about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumor is a fool’s game,’ he said.

‘Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future was as a family together. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.’

Stoll made her first public appearance since the divorce was retracted as McIlroy finished the first round five under to secure an eighth place tie to begin.

McIlroy hopes to bounce back after losing to Bryson DeChambeau in heartbreaking fashion in at the 2024 US Open.

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Rory McIlroy pictured wearing his wedding ring again after divorce U-turn

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McIlroy shocked the sporting world in May by filing for divorce from his wife, Erica Stoll before announcing that the couple had been able to resolve their differences

Rory McIlroy has been seen wearing his wedding for the first time since U-turning on his divorce plan as he competed in the Scottish Open.

The competition is being held at The Renaissance Club in Gullane, East Lothian where McIlroy, the defending Scottish champion, carded a first round of five under.

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On Wednesday, the golfer, said to be worth £200million, was amongst the stars competing in a pro-am competition in aid of Doddie Weir’s MND charity.

McIlroy was joined on the course by the likes of Glenthrothes-born, Hollywood actor Dougray Scott. Former Scotland rugby captain, Rob Wainwright was also taking part along with ex-Celtic skipper, Scott Brown.

They were joined on the east coast by former Hoops’ colleague, Stuart Armstrong whose caddy was ex-Parkhead favourite and now of Brentford FC, Norwegian defender, Kristoffer Ajer. The pro-am event was held to raise money for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

It was set up by Doddie Weir, the former Scottish rugby international, after he was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in 2016. Weir passed away in November 2022 aged 52 but the foundation continues to flourish and has raised millions of pounds to fund research into the condition.

During the pro-am, McIlroy spent time chatting to MND sufferer, Scott Stewart. The 41-year-old from Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute was diagnosed wth the condition last year.

Speaking after their meeting, the golfing superstar, said: “It hits you when you meet someone like Scott.”

Also competing was Oban-born, golf professional, Robert “Bob” MacIntyre. The 27-year-old has supported the foundation for a number of years and was keen to take part in the latest fundraiser.

Speaking later, MacIntyre, who was runner-up to McIlroy in last year’s Scottish Open, said: “I try to support as many charities as I can and the foundation became a strong one for me in 2019. Guys were doing a lot of stuff for Doddie within golf and I thought it was unbelievable.”

In May, McIlroy shocked the sporting world by filing for divorce from his wife, Erica Stoll with whom he has a three-year-old daughter, Poppy. But weeks later, the 35-year-old announced that he had had second thoughts and the couple were attempting to save their marriage.

Taking to social media, he wrote: “Over recent weeks, Erica and I have realised our best future was as a family together. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.”

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Jon Rahm Throws PGA Tour Under the Bus by Putting Greg Norman’s Schemes on ‘World-Class’ Pedestal

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Jon Rahm has shared his desire to improve the game of golf through and through.

He had mentioned that, out of all his goals, he wished to leave the state of golf in a better position than what he had started within Spain. Now it turns out, it was not the PGA Tour or the DP World Tour that made it happen, but rather its LIV Golf.

The 2-time Major Championship winner is now playing at the LIV Golf Andalucía. But in today’s pre-tournament press conference, Rahm was asked how he was feeling to finally play on his home ground. Jon Rahm excitedly replied, “Well, it feels great. It feels great. One of the very exciting, one of the many things about joining Liv was coming here and playing in front of a Spanish crowd, especially on a level of event and level of competition that I had not really yet enjoyed, right.” The golfer did not leave LIV’s contribution towards making his wishes and dreams of playing in Spain possible.

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Furthermore, the 29-year-old golfer further shared how LIV Golf is giving Spain a world-class stage. He remarked, “I’ve been able to play events in Spain but you didn’t have a world-class stage, I would say. Very fantastic, great players, but it wasn’t the same level of accomplishments that we have in LIV Golf.”

When asked about his family and friends, Rahm did not forget to praise the opportunity LIV provided this time. He revealed how his well-wishers can travel more freely in their country than usual in the US when he was out playing on the PGA Tour. Thus, Rahm commented, “Yeah, there’s a lot of family and friends. Spanish people can travel in a bunch, especially when it’s in their home country, it’s a lot easier. Yeah, there will be a fair amount of people out there.”

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