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Westwood Faces Uncertainty Amid LIV Golf Turmoil as Rahm Considers Exit

Westwood Faces Uncertainty Amid LIV Golf Turmoil as Rahm Considers Exit
World Sports · 18:58:16 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Lee Westwood finished tied for 14th at last week's Hong Kong Open on the Asian Tour, but his future remains uncertain amid ongoing instability in the LIV Golf circuit.

Reports indicate that Jon Rahm, a major champion and high-profile LIV Golf recruit, is discussing a potential exit from the Saudi-backed league, adding to the sense of flux surrounding the breakaway tour.

Westwood, a former world number one, has been linked with LIV Golf since its inception but now finds himself in a precarious position as the league's long-term viability is questioned.

The Hong Kong Open result provided a brief on-course highlight, but the broader narrative centers on the off-course negotiations and strategic decisions facing several leading players.

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