Rahm doesn't rule out putting money in for LIV to survive: 'Never say never'

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm has left the door open to potentially investing in LIV Golf, the controversial Saudi-backed league facing a funding gap as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) withdraws its financial backing at the end of the current season.

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There is something I have learned in life: never say never. I am not going to completely close the door to something that could happen in the future.

Rahm, who transitioned to LIV at the beginning of 2024, expressed that while no investment request has been made yet, he is not closing off the possibility of contributing financially to ensure the league's continuation. "There is something I have learned in life: never say never," Rahm stated during a press conference in North Berwick, Scotland, ahead of the Scottish Open.

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In terms of putting money out of my own pocket, they haven't asked me yet. So I don't know if they will or not.

LIV Golf's chief executive, Scott O'Neil, is actively seeking new investors to fill the void left by the PIF, which has reportedly invested around $5 billion since the league's inception in 2022. One potential avenue being explored is for current LIV golfers to invest their own money into the prize purse for the upcoming year in exchange for equity.

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The feeling before and during the tournaments is of a very good atmosphere, very good vibes and a lot of happiness. So I don't feel anything different arriving this week.

Rahm also confirmed his participation in four more European Tour events after LIV concludes in late August. His schedule includes the Irish Open and the BMW PGA Championship in September, followed by the Alfred Dunhill in Scotland and the Spanish Open in October. However, he anticipates potentially missing the latter two due to the expected birth of his fourth child.

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Very probably, I will miss those two.