Jon Rahm has accepted a PGA Tour ban as part of his planned return from LIV Golf, according to a report published Tuesday by Golfer Insight. The move marks a significant development in the ongoing relationship between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed rival league.
The specific terms and duration of the ban were not disclosed in the initial report. Rahm, a two-time major champion, joined LIV Golf in December 2023 in a deal reported to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. His potential return to the PGA Tour would require resolution of his suspension for violating the tour's regulations by competing in the rival circuit without a release.
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf's parent entity, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, announced a framework agreement in June 2023 to unify professional golf, though a final deal has not been completed. Rahm's acceptance of disciplinary measures could signal progress in individual player reconciliations while broader negotiations continue.
