LIV Golf superstar Jon Rahm provides update on 'new player' to join Legion XIII

LIV Golf Jon Rahm admits he has narrowed his search down to 'six or seven players' to fill the one current vacancy on his Legion XIII team for 2025.

Rahm, 29, then went further by claiming one of the players on his wishlist is even competing at the Andalucia Masters.

The Spaniard revealed all in a sit-down interview with Golf Sin Etiquetas ahead of this week's DP World Tour event. 

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As it stands, Rahm's Legion XIII is down to just three players as a result of Kieran Vincent being relegated from the LIV Golf League this season. 

Despite being booted out of the Saudi-bankrolled circuit for now, Vincent can play his way back onto the breakaway league by earning one of three spots via the LIV Promotions event later this year. 

Vincent will not be re-joining Legion XIII though if he does return. 

Legion XIII is currently made up of Rahm, his European Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton and rising star Caleb Surratt. 

Rahm not only addressed speculation about the new member on his LIV Golf team for 2025 but also explained he would be keen to sign a Callaway staff player in a bid to convince the brand to come on board and partner with Legion XIII.

How Hatton would feel about that - given he is currently a PING staff player - remains to be seen. 

Putting two and two together off the back of Rahm's latest comments, and a number of fans believe he may very well have his eyes on his Spanish compatriot and Callaway staff player Angel Hidalgo, who defeated him in a playoff at the Open de Espana earlier this month. 

Rahm is also playing alongside Hidalgo for the opening two rounds of this week's Andalucia Masters at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande.

Rasmus Hojgaard, another Callaway staff player, makes up the three-ball. 

Other fans have hinted Rahm is likely considering another Callaway Spaniard target in Adri Arnaus. 

Rahm's latest comments about his LIV Golf team come a week after his compatriot Sergio Garcia confirmed to GolfMagic that one of his players would be leaving Fireballs GC.  

Watch Rahm's full interview here: 

Since Rahm's two-hour video interview is in Spanish, we have summarised the key points:

LIV Golf

• Rahm explained his decision to join LIV Golf, citing a change in the PGA Tour's relationship with the PIF (Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund) and a desire to be part of a potential unified future for golf.
• He acknowledged the criticism LIV Golf has received but emphasized that he hasn't personally experienced any negativity from fans.
• Rahm discussed the format of LIV Golf events, stating his preference for a greater emphasis on the team aspect and suggesting changes to the prize money distribution to incentivize team performance.
• He also addressed the issue of world ranking points for LIV Golf events, arguing that the current system is not representative of the talent level in LIV Golf.

Ryder Cup

• Rahm expressed his desire to play in the 2025 Ryder Cup despite the ongoing conflict between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.
• He believes that a legal solution will be found to allow LIV Golf players to participate.
• Rahm discussed the potential impact of his LIV Golf membership on his relationships with European Ryder Cup teammates, but remains hopeful that he will be welcomed back.
• He also addressed the situation of fellow LIV Golf player Sergio Garcia, acknowledging the challenges Garcia faces in being selected for the European Ryder Cup team.

Majors

• Rahm reflected on his performance in the majors this season, admitting it wasn't his best performance.
• He attributes some of his recent struggles to an equipment issue (driver shaft) that he has since resolved.
• Rahm also acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding LIV Golf players at The Masters and PGA affected his performance.

Olympics

• Rahm shared his experience at the 2024 Olympics, describing it as one of the most emotional weeks of his golf career.
• He expressed his disappointment at not winning a medal having held a commanding lead at the turn, but cherished the opportunity to represent Spain on the Olympic stage.
• Rahm is keen change in the Olympic golf format to include a team component, suggesting that it would be more engaging for players and fans.

Family life / LIV Golf future

• Rahm discussed his commitment to playing golf in Spain and his desire to help grow the game in his home country.
• He spoke about his family following the recent addition of his second child.
• Rahm then touched on his new equipment deal with Callaway before addressing his plans for the future, confirming he is looking at 'six or seven players' to join Legion XIII, one of which is competing at this week's Andalucia Masters.
• Rahm concluded by sharing some anecdotes from his first LIV Golf season.

Rahm is a red-hot favourite on home soil this week as he goes in pursuit of his first Andalucia Masters on the DP World Tour.

The tournament marks the second in Spain this season on the former European Tour circuit.

Rahm is playing in his fourth regular DP World Tour of the season to ensure he maintains his membership on the circuit and a place on Luke Donald's 2025 European Ryder Cup team. 

Hatton has already competed in his four regular events and is not playing again now until the DP World Tour Playoffs next month. 

Rahm will also be competing in the Playoffs that start in Abu Dhabi and end in Dubai. 

Legion XIII duo Rahm and Hatton were allowed back on the DP World Tour earlier this month after appealing their fines for having joined LIV Golf in 2024. 

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