Jon Rahm's bombshell decision against LIV Golf 2.0 has triggered an avalanche of player movement, significantly disrupting the league's 2027 launch. By Friday, October 9, 2026, it's clear: Only Richard Bland has publicly committed to the new LIV, while the clock ticks for many heavyweights who remain undecided ahead of the October 25 deadline.
This exodus is a major blow for LIV Golf, which had hoped for a revitalization after its rebranding and purported restructuring. Rahm, a two-time major champion and one of the biggest names LIV has ever signed, dismissed the proposed terms as unacceptable. His departure hurts the most, but he's not the only one.
The Exodus Wave Rolls On
David Puig is also packing his bags, apparently fully focusing on the DP World Tour. Adrian Meronk has likewise made it clear that he will not join the new LIV entity. Three top names, who were firmly planned for LIV Golf 2.0, are out of the picture, demonstrating that other tours also offer enticing alternatives.
Heavyweights on Edge
The list of undecided players reads like a who's who of golf: Bryson DeChambeau, Sergio Garcia, Joaquin Niemann, Cameron Smith, Matthew Wolff, and many more. All of them are still up in the air about whether to take the leap to LIV 2.0 or turn away. DeChambeau is even reportedly working with his lawyers to form a player committee to renegotiate contracts and freedoms – a sign of how complicated the situation is. For Sergio Garcia, whose old LIV contract was terminated, the situation is even more opaque.
The tension is almost unbearable. Which stars will remain loyal to LIV Golf 2.0, and who will depart by the deadline? It's going to be a wild week leading up to October 25.
