"Stop blaming LIV Golf for my Major struggles!" – Jon Rahm bluntly dismisses speculation and instead takes responsibility for his fluctuating form. The Spaniard, fresh off his win at the Abu Dhabi Championship, made it clear in Dubai ahead of the DP World Tour Championship that it's not about the tour turmoil, but rather his own swing and precise execution. A clear statement that is likely to spark discussion among many golfers.
🚨🗣️⛳️ #NEW — Speaking ahead of this week’s DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, former LIV Golf star Jon Rahm shut down the suggestion that the rival league was responsible for his poor play at the major championships. @TrackingRahm “We've got to stop blaming LIV for me
Majors, Money & Mea Culpa
The 2026 Major season was an emotional rollercoaster for Rahm: A tied 38th place at the Masters, a missed cut at the U.S. Open, and a disappointing tied 46th finish at The Open. Rahm emphasizes that he had legitimate chances to win the last two PGA Championships, but his technique fell short. On brutally difficult Major courses, weak swing patterns are relentlessly exposed, whereas they can often be masked in regular tournaments.
Back on Track?
Rahm's words come at a time when LIV Golf itself is at a crossroads, following reports that a $300 million investment for a new model has fallen through. Rahm had already hinted in October that he might want to leave the experiment. Despite his Major struggles, he claimed four event victories and the individual season title in his three LIV seasons. Now, he seems to be focusing more on the DP World Tour for 2027. The big question remains: Can he stabilize his swing to deliver strong performances on the biggest Major stage once again?
