Why Jon Rahm could yet be the biggest winner if LIV Golf is shut down

And he played a crucial role at last year’s event, scoring three points for Team Europe as they defeated the USA at Bethpage Black.

But perhaps most comforting for Rahm is the possibility that he will be welcomed back with open arms by the PGA Tour.

Even with his rejection of the Returning Member Program offer, Rahm still has the talent and status to be a superb addition to his former tour.

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp has every right to be stricter with a potential new offer, but he would be foolish to deny a return for a player who can only benefit the product.

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Jon Rahm can return to major championship contention on the PGA Tour

Rahm may not have an easy PGA Tour return, but any discussion of his best golf being behind him should immediately be shut down.

Once ranked as the best golfer in the world, the two-time major winner has definitely dropped his level, as witnessed by his T38 finish at The Masters earlier this month.

LIV Golf certainly hasn’t helped him stay in top shape, but he has every chance of returning to the player he once was on the PGA Tour.

Rahm has 11 career wins to his name, and made the cut in 143 of his 159 appearances on the PGA Tour.

While he may have admittedly missed a few years of his prime, the current scene strongly suggests that the 31-year-old should have no concerns about his age.

Rory McIlroy just won The Masters at the age of 36, with 29-year-old Scottie Scheffler finishing second and 45-year-old Justin Rose finishing in a tie for third.

Ultimately, while it may not be straightforward, Rahm should be desperate to once again compete with the very best on a regular basis, and that is clearly on the PGA Tour.

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