Jon Rahm Reaches Separation Agreement with LIV Golf, Releases Monetary Claims

Jon Rahm has agreed to release all economic claims against LIV Golf, including a projected $100 million in remaining contract value, to regain his NIL rights.

Jon Rahm and LIV Golf reached a separation agreement on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, that terminates the golfer's contracts and releases him from future performance obligations. According to court records, Rahm agreed to release all monetary and economic claims against the circuit, including $7.5 million he was owed when the league filed for Chapter 11 protection on September 8. While Rahm initially signed a deal worth more than $300 million in December 2023, he is believed to be forfeiting over $100 million remaining on that contract.

In exchange for releasing these claims, Rahm will regain exclusive ownership of his name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. The two-time major champion also retains the "Rahmbo" and "Legion XII" marks, though he is prohibited from using the "Legion XIII" name in competing leagues like TGL. The agreement, which requires approval from U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Michael B. Kaplan on November 5, results in Rahm forfeiting all equity and membership interests in his LIV Golf team.

Rahm’s attorney, John Beck, stated that the golfer found the terms of "LIV 2.0" unacceptable. During his three-year tenure from 2024 to 2026, Rahm was the league's season-long individual champion each year and accumulated nearly $107 million in on-course earnings. The league will retain ownership of all historical content featuring Rahm recorded during his time with the circuit.

LIV Golf attorney Robert Kennedy informed the court that the tour will decide by the end of October whether to cease operations or proceed with LIV 2.0. Rahm is currently scheduled to compete in the Abu Dhabi Championship from November 5-8. His potential return to the PGA Tour remains uncertain, as CEO Brian Rolapp previously indicated the tour would not reinstate the Returning Member Program used by other former LIV players.