Jon Rahm has joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league in a deal understood to be price as much as £450m.
The 29-year-old is now the second present main champion on the LIV circuit after US PGA champion Brooks Koepka.
In a convention name on Thursday, the Masters winner regarded to elucidate the explanations behind his transfer.
“Every decision I feel like we make in life there will be somebody who agrees and likes it and somebody who doesn’t, right,” Rahm stated.
“I made this resolution as a result of I consider it is the most effective for me and my household and all people I’ve been in a position to speak to has been actually supportive of me, so I’m very snug with my resolution.
“I’m no stranger to hearing some negative things on social media or in media. It’s part of what it is, we’re public figures but you just learn to deal with it right? This certainly won’t define who I am or change who I am.”
Following affirmation of his swap, Rahm added in an official assertion: “I’m proud to hitch LIV Golf and be a part of one thing new that’s bringing progress to the game.
“I have no doubt that this is a great opportunity for me and my family and am very excited for the future.”
The Spaniard performed a number one position in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory in Rome this 12 months – however becoming a member of LIV locations his future within the contest in critical jeopardy as he wants to stay a DP World Tour member to be eligible.
Former LIV participant Bernd Wiesberger just lately rejoined the DP World Tour, however solely after paying hefty fines and serving a prolonged suspension.
On his Ryder Cup future, Rahm stated: “That’s not up to me right now, but if it was up to me, I’ll be eligible to play so I surely hope I can keep up the good golf, keep playing good golf and give them a reason to have me on the team.”
“It’s a big risk to take, but I’ve had it in consideration and again, I’m hopeful that I can be part of the team again.”
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Previously, Rahm expressed his “fealty” to the PGA Tour in February 2022 and, in September that 12 months, rubbished rumours that he would bounce ship in reply to a submit on Twitter which claimed he was about to signal for LIV.
He had said “my heart is with the PGA Tour”, however later admitted gamers felt a way of “betrayal” on the secret deal which was negotiated between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which bankrolls LIV Golf.
However, after signing on with LIV, the Spaniard stated: “Obviously the past two years there’s been a lot of evolving on the game of golf, things have changed a lot and so have I.”
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