Jon Rahm's latest LIV Golf claim after breakaway tour debut labelled 'foolish'
Jon Rahm's claim about why he joined LIV Golf after making his debut with the breakaway tour sparked a furious debate on social media.
Jon Rahm's LIV Golf debut in Mayakoba ended with mixed emotions, according to the Spaniard.
The reigning Masters champion was in contention to claim his maiden win on the breakaway tour at the Greg Norman-designed El Camaleón.
But the 29-year-old make two sloppy bogeys down the stretch that put paid to his challenge before Joaquin Niemann triumphed in a playoff.
For Rahm, there was something to smile about given his Legion XIII won the team element.
Rahm, England's Tyrrell Hatton, Caleb Surratt and Kieran Vincent all split a $3m bonus with the victory.
What has caught the attention of golf fans, however, is one of Rahm's comments after the conclusion of the $25m tournament.
"It feels great," Rahm said. "It's very nice - in a day in which in any normal tournament I probably would have been upset at my finish.
"To actually have something to celebrate, and that is one of the big reasons why I decided to transition.
"To share the stage with those three guys, to share the golf course with all the other teams and compete for something else is what it's all about."
X users were quick to remind Rahm there was likely only one reason he decided to bolt for LIV Golf last December.
"My thoughts is that I can't imagine him saying anything different," one X user said, calling Rahm a 'fool'.
"Whether he actually believes it is another matter."
Another added: "It's sad to see Rahm debase himself so. He could have been one of the all time greats, now he's just a clown."
Rahm officially signed for the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf on 8 December 2024.
The contract he penned is said to be worth in the region of £450m based off an up-front "bonus" and the 25 per cent stake he holds in Legion XIII.
He joined a list of players who previously insisted they had no desire to join the breakaway.
Rahm attempted to explain his U-turn in many ways. Primarily, he stated the move was "best for me and my family".
He placed on record his desire to continue, where possible, to compete on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
Rahm also accepted his LIV move could affect his Ryder Cup future.
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