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Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm have already blown their chance of becoming all-time golfing greats
TL;DR
Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, top stars of LIV Golf, face uncertainty as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will stop funding the tour. Their future in professional golf is now in question.
Key points
- Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm lead LIV Golf's leaderboard.
- Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will stop funding LIV Golf.
- The future of LIV Golf and its players is uncertain.
- An exodus from LIV Golf could impact the competitive landscape.
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LIV Golf could bear witness to an exodus in the very near future, and many eyes are rightfully on what will happen to Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm.
The pair are unquestionably the two biggest stars on LIV Golf, and fittingly occupy the top two places in this year’s leaderboard thanks to their displays.
But what happens beyond this season for the high-profile duo remains to be seen after it emerged that Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will no longer fund the tour.
That should really worry DeChambeau and Rahm, who are currently heading for completely opposing futures if LIV Golf comes to an end.
But there is one strong connection between the pair, and that is that they have already blown their chance of becoming all-time golfing greats.
Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm have blown chance to become all-time greats
DeChambeau could focus on full-time content creation, but Rahm could be trapped on LIV Golf because of his current contract, which is seemingly far from ideal for both players.
In hindsight, the duo simply should not have left the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf, even if they have benefited in a major way.
Rahm and DeChambeau have received extraordinary financial gains since making the switch, which was clearly a big incentive behind their decisions, even if they didn’t admit it at the time.
Such a career move cannot be criticised in that regard, but it means they simply won’t go down among the greatest to ever play the game.
Q&A
What does the end of Saudi funding mean for Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm?
The cessation of funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund raises questions about the future of LIV Golf and the participation of its top players, including DeChambeau and Rahm.
How have Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm performed in LIV Golf?
Both players are currently leading the LIV Golf leaderboard, showcasing their strong performances this season.
What are the implications of an exodus from LIV Golf?
An exodus could significantly impact the competitive landscape of LIV Golf and affect the careers of its top players, including DeChambeau and Rahm.
Will Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm return to the PGA Tour?
It remains uncertain whether DeChambeau and Rahm will return to the PGA Tour, especially given the changes in LIV Golf's funding.
