LIV Golf Bankruptcy Opens Door for $7.5 Million Rahm Exit, McIlroy Says
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 9
LIV Golf Bankruptcy Opens Door for $7.5 Million Rahm Exit, McIlroy Says
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 9
Summary
Rory McIlroy said LIV Golf’s bankruptcy should trigger player departures in coming months because the filing likely breaches contracts and frees members to leave early.
Tuesday’s Chapter 11 filing followed Saudi PIF’s decision to stop bankrolling the league, leaving LIV trying to reshape itself as “LIV 2.0” while still owing top players millions.
Jon Rahm is listed as the top unsecured creditor at nearly $7.5 million, with Bryson DeChambeau owed more than $5.7 million after his contract expired this season.
The DP World Tour appears the easier landing spot, while the PGA Tour has been more restrictive; McIlroy said an influx of LIV talent would strengthen events and deepen its alliance with the PGA Tour.