Jon Rahm denies alleged ‘regrets’ over LIV Golf move: “I’m very happy with my decision”

In a recent interview with The New York Post, Jon Rahm addressed the rumors suggesting he has misgivings about his decision to join LIV Golf. He also spoke out against the rumors suggesting he has misgivings about his decision to join LIV Golf.

From a Manhattan hotel, Jon Rahm denied claims of an alleged “deep regret” that an anonymous source said was plaguing him since his switch to the Saudi-funded circuit.

“I’m very comfortable with my decision, very happy with my decision, very, very eager for the future of my team and the league,” Jon Rahm said.

The assertion that Rahm might be reconsidering his decision was attributed to an anonymous source, but the Spaniard made it clear that the information was not accurate.

The anonymous source saying about Jon Rahm

The rumor about Jon Rahm’s alleged regret originated from an anonymous statement published in Golf Digest. The statement quoted a tour veteran who said that Rahm deeply regretted his decision to join LIV Golf. This source also indicated that Rahm was seeking a return to the PGA Tour, which further fueled speculation.

However, Jon Rahm was unequivocal in his rejection of these claims:

“I don’t know where it came from,” he said. “I get to be a part of something very different to what we had in the past. I always enjoyed being part of a team and to be in charge of one now is something incredible.”

According with his own words, Jon Rahm looks to the future with optimism, both in his individual career and in his role within the team structure of LIV Golf.

The context of Jon Rahm at LIV Golf

Since Jon Rahm’s unexpected decision to leave the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf in December of last year, he has faced persistent criticism and speculation. Despite a challenging beginning to the 2024 season, Rahm has remained resolute in his decision.

The two-time major winner expressed frustration at the unsubstantiated claims, emphasizing that the transition to the new league was not the issue:

“I don’t think the adjustment was that bad or that long,” Rahm said. “I think it was more about just me not playing my best. I’m never going to blame the outside environment. You can maybe make that excuse for one or two weeks, but not for the entire first half of the season, right?”

Jon Rahm has found his rhythm in the second half of the year, winning his first LIV Golf title in the United Kingdom in July and finishing second in a thrilling playoff against Brooks Koepka at LIV Golf Greenbrier. He currently leads the individual race at LIV Golf, which serves as proof that his decision to join the league was the correct one.

Furthermore, Mr. Rahm is optimistic about the future of his team, Legion XIII, which has already secured four victories and is currently in second place in the team standings.

Rahm’s current focus is on the future, he assured. With the upcoming Ryder Cup on the horizon, Rahm is focused on leveraging his success in LIV Golf to drive his team’s performance and secure further victories. With the LIV Golf team championship scheduled for September and the individual competition in Chicago fast approaching, Mr. Rahm is committed to continuing to demonstrate the value of his decision to join LIV Golf.