Jon Rahm Stays Calm Amid the LIV Golf Storm Thanks to a Temporary DP World Tour Bridge

Jon Rahm says he is “pretty good at dealing with turbulence” at a time when LIV Golf is facing one of its biggest crises. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has withdrawn its direct backing, LIV has cut staff, and the 2026 team championship in Detroit was canceled. Rahm, however, remains calm and has chosen to compete at the Irish Open at Doonbeg and the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth through a temporary DP World Tour agreement. That agreement applies only this year, but it gives Rahm a competitive rhythm and a possible pathway back to the PGA Tour. Rahm avoided direct comments about his future, saying only that “time will tell.” Tyrrell Hatton, another LIV player, hopes the DP World Tour arrangement can continue next year. The bigger picture is that LIV Golf is shrinking, sponsors are cautious, and players are looking for stability. Rahm’s composed approach suggests he is managing the uncertainty strategically rather than reacting emotionally. His next real test will come at Wentworth, where performance will matter as much as words.