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Jon Rahm Accepts PGA Tour Ban to Facilitate Return from LIV Golf

Jon Rahm Accepts PGA Tour Ban to Facilitate Return from LIV Golf
World Sports · 02:45:52 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Jon Rahm has agreed to accept a PGA Tour suspension as part of his planned return from LIV Golf, according to reports published Tuesday. The move marks a significant step in the Spanish golfer's potential pathway back to the PGA Tour after his departure for the Saudi-backed league.

Details regarding the length of the ban and the specific conditions for reinstatement were not immediately disclosed. Rahm, a two-time major champion and former world number one, joined LIV Golf in December 2023 in a deal reported to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

The PGA Tour and LIV Golf have been engaged in ongoing negotiations regarding a potential framework agreement, though no final deal has been announced. Rahm's acceptance of disciplinary measures suggests a willingness to comply with PGA Tour regulations as discussions about player movement between the circuits continue.

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