Jon Rahm admits Tiger Woods has not been as supportive as Rory McIlroy in his decision to join LIV.
Jon Rahm has revealed how Tiger Woods has not shown the same level of support as Rory McIlroy of his decision to join the Saudi-bankrolled LIV Golf League.
Rahm made his shock move from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf at the end of 2023 in a deal worth a reported $600m.
During a recent conversation with ESPN’s Marty Smith, Rahm, a two-time major champion, mentioned that McIlroy was supportive both publicly and privately of his decision.
In recent months, McIlroy’s position on PGA Tour members joining LIV Golf has changed significantly, much to the surprise of his former manager Chubby Chandler, who shared his thoughts with GolfMagic exclusively this week.
“Rahm later stated during an episode of ESPN’s SportsCenter on Sunday morning that Woods, a 15-time major champion, was not as supportive as McIlroy in joining LIV Golf in 2024”
When pressed on whether Woods has spoken to him following his move to LIV Golf, the Spaniard told ESPN’s Smith:
“Tiger? No, not really. I mean, Tiger, I texted him and the people that try to reach out, you know, the process, when I signed and I just let him know, ‘Hey, you know, this is a personal decision.'”
Rahm did not elaborate on what he texted Woods following his move to LIV Golf.
When Woods was asked at the 2023 PNC Championship for his verdict on Rahm’s departure to LIV Golf, he replied:
There has been a significant amount of discussion over the years about specific players potentially leaving, but it was all speculation until it actually happened.
Rumors were circulating about certain players leaving or staying, but it was unclear if these rumors would come true.
Therefore, it was believed to be mere speculation until the players actually made their decisions.
Earlier in the season, Woods expressed his happiness about Strategic Sports Group making a substantial investment in the PGA Tour.
SSG has officially announced an investment of $3 billion into the PGA Tour for this season.
Woods commended SSG for having faith in the PGA Tour.
SSG has officially announced an investment of $3 billion in the PGA Tour for the current season.
Woods commended SSG for their support and trust in the PGA Tour.
“This occurs as the deadline for the PGA Tour’s framework agreement has been extended to right before The Masters tournament.”