Jon Rahm has faced internet criticism for allegedly gaslighting the golfing industry with his most recent comments about the LIV Golf League.
Rahm, 29, joined the lucrative Saudi-backed league earlier this year and has already made an impact on the Tour.
The Spaniard has finished in the top ten at all four events of the 2024 season, placing him second in the season-long individual rankings.
Having earlier stated that a move to LIV would not interest him and that $400 million would not change his life, Rahm shocked the golfing world when he appeared live on TV in a LIV Golf bomber jacket to confirm his decision to join the breakaway circuit for a rumored $600 million.
Rahm and his team, Legion XIII, have competed in tournaments in three nations other than the United States: Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong.
In addition to the obvious increase in air miles, Rahm recently acknowledged that bringing events to audiences hungry for golf is one of LIV’s primary goals.
Rahm recently spoke on the Howie Games Podcast:
While Rahm’s words were likely made in good faith, they drew some criticism online, with a number of DP World Tour fans finding the statement provocative.
A short check at the DP World Tour calendar reveals that the European circuit visits a wide range of nations throughout the world, including Australia, South Africa, India, Japan, Mauritius, and many more.
It’s also worth noting that six of LIV’s next eight regular season tournaments will take place in America, Spain, or England, all of which have had plenty of live golf in recent years.
While Rahm’s goals to “grow the game” appear admirable at first glance, it hasn’t taken long for individuals to criticize his statement online, with one calling it “insulting”.
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