It’s been rumored, floated and discussed for the last few weeks, but now the news is official: Jon Rahm is leaving the PGA Tour in his rearview mirror and opting to play for the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf League.
The No. 3 player in the world is coming off a four-win season on Tour, including his second major championship at the Masters in April.
Rahm has followed his good buddies Sergio Garcia and Phil Mickelson to the Greg Norman-led circuit, a move that is surprising given everything he has said in the past about the two leagues.
Here are some of the best reactions to the Rahm-LIV Golf news from across social media.
Right to TV
Rahm coming up next on Fox News pic.twitter.com/8lfsQx2285
— No Laying Up (@NoLayingUp) December 7, 2023
Can't even spell the man's name correctly
LIV: so is it Jon or John?
Jon Rahm: you guys just gave me $600m you can call me whatever you want pic.twitter.com/wUdcgiUZy5
— claire rogers (@kclairerogers) December 7, 2023
How is this real?
How is this real? https://t.co/yOEVgef2ay
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) December 7, 2023
Couldn't have seen this coming
Not a single one of you had this on your bingo card. https://t.co/8ZGXk0WLbG
— The First Cut Podcast (@FirstCutPod) December 7, 2023
Same talking points over and over
Oh my god he’s actually giving the team golf spiel
— Gabby Herzig (@GabbyHerzig) December 7, 2023
How did Max know??
Imagine if Rahm announces this in a LIV golf letterman jacket
— max homa (@Maxhoma) December 7, 2023
Give Max credit
Attention aggregators, must credit Max on this wardrobe scoop. https://t.co/hdSbsVrdoM pic.twitter.com/E00yv5Awx6
— Kevin Van Valkenburg (@KVanValkenburg) December 7, 2023
Another common LIV talking point
"My goal is to grow the game of golf."
Jon Rahm on Fox announcing he has joined LIV.
— Ron Mintz (@MintzGolf) December 7, 2023
Rory can't be too happy
Rory McIlroy reacts to Jon Rahm signing for LIV Golf pic.twitter.com/Se1aarehzM
— David Patterson (@DPatz13) December 7, 2023
Rory McIlroy's actual reaction
Rory McIlroy’s thoughts on Jon Rahm signing up to LIV pic.twitter.com/RsfkbFs7Mp
— Jamie Weir (@jamiecweir) December 8, 2023
Could change everything?
Jon Rahm going to LIV is the biggest blow to the PGA Tour yet. This could change everything.
— Ryan Redwood (@RyanRedwood58) December 7, 2023
Major heel turn
Incredible heel turn from Jon Rahm pic.twitter.com/jihyqciqf3
— Dan Riccio (@danriccio_) December 7, 2023
Jon Rahm speaks
I am proud to join @livgolf_league and be part of something new that is bringing growth to the sport. I have no doubt that this is a great opportunity for me and my family and am very excited for the future. pic.twitter.com/myf4isJgJ3
— Jon Rahm Rodriguez (@JonRahmpga) December 7, 2023
Great timing, Tiger
The Player Directors are united and all working together to represent the PGA Tour, the entire player membership, and best interests of the sport. pic.twitter.com/UPr0IV08CO
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) December 7, 2023
