LIV Golf Fades Away, but Jon Rahm’s Major Question Remains: His Firm Answer

Taking responsibility for majors

In April 2025, Rahm called it unfair to be judged on his major results rather than his broader game, including his LIV performances. He also knew that major championships would shape how people viewed his career.

The two-time major winner had joined LIV as the reigning Masters champion after four victories in a year. When his major results later dipped, the tour change drew scrutiny.

Ahead of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, Rahm said his results were his own responsibility. “It’s my own doing,” he said, attributing his difficulties to problems with his golf swing.

Swing issues under pressure

Rahm said he was trying to resolve swing issues that affected his play at the majors in 2026. He explained that mistakes can become more pronounced when pressure is highest and the stage is largest.

He hopes his recent work will make him more consistent in the biggest events. Rahm said that managing swing problems is harder when the stakes are elevated.

Two PGA title chances

Since joining LIV, Rahm’s two opportunities to win a major came at the 2025 and 2026 PGA Championships. At Quail Hollow in 2025, he surged on Sunday toward Scottie Scheffler but faded late.

In 2026, Rahm started the final round at Aronimink as the favorite, but could not build momentum. Aaron Rai passed him and other contenders to win the Wanamaker.

At Aronimink, Rahm said the crowd’s support while he played against Scheffler had been enjoyable. He also reflected on the contrast between public reaction and some of the criticism he encountered.

An uncertain next chapter

The reasons for Rahm’s major struggles cannot be established with certainty. The article raises possible effects of LIV’s schedule, format and competition, a dip in form, or pressure tied to the criticism surrounding his move.

LIV has said it will wind down operations, and Rahm has already left the league. He won in Abu Dhabi in his first start after LIV, his first victory outside it since joining.

Rahm now hopes to regain the major form he showed before his move. Whether that happens remains an open question.