Rahm Questions, Great Golf Values and Tour Confidential: What Comes Next?

Questions for Jon Rahm

Josh Schrock said he would again ask Rahm what the golfer learned from joining LIV. When Schrock raised it at the PGA Championship in May, Rahm paused before replying that the answer was “for him to know,” Schrock recalled. Josh Sens wondered what Rahm found hardest about the move, apart from criticism from fans and commentators.

Rahm departed for LIV as reigning Masters champion and has not won another major since. The panel discussed whether the competition level on LIV affected players’ preparation for majors, while acknowledging that it is impossible to know how Rahm’s record might have differed on the PGA Tour.

How Rahm Might Play

Colgan called Rahm a great player with plenty of strong golf ahead and predicted he would perform better in a more merit-based environment. Piastowski said the pressure of repeatedly facing questions about LIV, along with reminders from fans, may also have weighed on Rahm.

The writers did not claim that LIV caused Rahm’s major results. They suggested that a change in circumstances could help, while noting that there is no way to know what his record would have been had he played PGA Tour events.

WTGL’s Appeal and Challenges

The discussion turned to WTGL and the teams viewers might follow. Colgan picked Motor City, praising Jeeno Thitikul and saying the league could bring her broader recognition. Piastowski chose Boston Common, which includes Megan Khang, who joked that a broadcast delay and a censor button would help when she swears.

The panel disagreed about the league’s prospects for women’s golf. Schrock welcomed the chance to show players’ personalities but said the absence of Nelly and women competing on teams alongside men would be a significant shortcoming. Sens was less optimistic, arguing that women’s golf has not drawn the same level of fan interest even when its product has been as good as or better than the men’s.

Garcia’s Return and Fan Response

Sergio Garcia has announced he will rejoin the DP World Tour and is open to returning to the PGA Tour. His social-media statement drew criticism, including from professional golfer Eddie Pepperell, given the way Garcia previously left the tours.

Schrock said the response to former LIV players would depend on how they departed and how they return, contrasting Brooks Koepka’s warm welcome with the possibility of a cooler reception for Garcia. Sens said Garcia’s reception will depend in part on how he handles fan reactions and poor play; he also noted that Garcia was not widely regarded as a fan favorite.

A Low-Cost Round Near Boston

Stow Acres Country Club, a public 27-hole facility 30 miles west of Boston, recently offered nine-hole greens fees for 50 cents. The discussion presented the promotion as an unusually low-cost golf opportunity.