{
  "id": 12784671,
  "title": "Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/jon-rahm-to-quit-liv-golf-over-unacceptable-terms-12784671",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/08/jon-rahm-to-quit-liv-golf-over-unacceptable-terms/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tennis star Jon Rahm is leaving LIV Golf due to the terms of LIV 2.0 being deemed unacceptable by his attorney. The 2.0 version of the league is struggling as it attempts to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and redefine its future. Rahm's departure comes as a significant loss to the league, which is already facing financial turmoil after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund decided to cut its funding after the 2026 season. The league is now seeking to restructure operations, lay off staff, and file for bankruptcy protection. Rahm's claim for $7.5 million against the league is the largest among several high-profile players seeking to exit. Despite these challenges, there is ongoing discussion about players potentially joining LIV 2.0, and financial backing has been secured for the league's transition.",
  "summary": "Jon Rahm is quitting LIV Golf after deeming the proposed terms for LIV 2.0 \"unacceptable\", depriving the breakaway circuit of one of its biggest stars as it attempts to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reshape its future. Rahm’s attorney, John Beck, told a US bankruptcy court hearing on Wednesday that the two-time major champion had reviewed details of LIV’s proposed next phase but had…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/jon-rahm-to-quit-liv-golf-over-unacceptable-terms",
        "published": "2026-10-08T04:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}