Jon Rahm still isn't sure where he's going to play golf in 2027.
The Spanish star has competed in LIV Golf the last three years, winning the league's individual title every season since joining the breakaway circuit, but with the future of the league in the balance – and a bankruptcy filing coming as soon as this week – Rahm is being mum about his future.
"No updates since Indianapolis," Rahm said Tuesday during a pre-tournament news conference ahead of the Amgen Irish Open at Doonbeg, not far from where last week's Walker Cup was held at Lahinch. He's set to play a few events on the DP World Tour to close out 2026, though he may miss the Spanish Open for the birth of his fourth child.
The question was the only one in his presser about LIV Golf,
and it was the first one he got. They weren't his only comments on the league, however.
"There's a lot of things that could happen" 🗣️
— BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) September 8, 2026
Jon Rahm speaking with BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson on his future with LIV Golf ⛳#BBCGolf pic.twitter.com/wnuzFmwmNF
Speaking with BBC Sport, Rahm went a bit more in depth about what his future may look like.
"There's just a lot of things in place. There's a lot of things that could happen," Rahm told BBC. "It's one of those things with time, time's going to tell."
What are those things in place? Is it possible Rahm has explored returning to the PGA Tour? The lifeline likely won't be the same one that Brooks Koepka received earlier this year; PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp has said as much. But, if a player like Rahm wants to come back to the PGA Tour, it's safe to say there will be a way for him to do so.
But, as of Tuesday, Rahm reminded folks he is still under contract. When asked directly whether he'd like a pathway back, it's the first thing Rahm said.
"Well, you know, I still have a contract with LIV 1.0 that I'm more than willing to fulfill," he responded. "Like I say, time will tell."
Rahm is reportedly owed in excess of nine figures on his LIV deal, which likely won't be paid out if the league files for bankruptcy. LIV's reported plan is to offer players equity in LIV 2.0, but the legal ramifications of not fulfilling current players' contracts remain to be seen.
"We'll see what happens," Rahm concluded in his interview.
It's hard to imagine Rahm not having a plan for numerous scenarios, but until LIV has more clarity on its next steps, he and others are going to be in the same boat, just waiting.
Cameron Jourdan is an assistant editor of Golfweek, covering college and amateur golf, the PGA Tour and plenty more. Follow Cameron on X/Twitter (@Cam_Jourdan) or Instagram (@GolfweekJourdan).
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