Jon Rahm will not take part in LIV Golf's relaunch, his lawyers tell bankruptcy hearing
At LIV Golf's Chapter 11 hearing on Wednesday, Jon Rahm's attorneys said he had rejected the terms of the proposed "LIV 2.0" restructuring and would not take part going forward.
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Right · 2Jon Rahm's attorneys told LIV Golf's bankruptcy hearing on Wednesday that he has rejected the proposed terms of the league's restructuring plan. Fox NewsR “Jon Rahm's attorneys revealed at the LIV Golf bankruptcy hearing that the star has rejected the proposed terms of the league's restructuring plan.” Read at Fox News ↗ Irish IndependentRC “Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf after his attorney says terms for relaunch ‘are unacceptable to him’ at bankruptcy hearing” Read at Irish Independent ↗ Right · 1According to Front Office Sports, as quoted by Fox News, the attorneys said Rahm "has independently reviewed the proposed terms of LIV 2.0 ... and has determined that those terms are unacceptable to him, and he will be not be participating going forward." Fox NewsR “has determined that those terms are unacceptable to him, and he will be not be participating going forward," according to Front Office Sports.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1The league's future depends on "LIV 2.0". Under that plan, London-based private equity firm BC Partners, which has financial ties to player agency GSE Worldwide, would fund a 2027 relaunch, and players would get majority ownership of the league. Fox NewsR “BC Partners, which has financial ties to player agency GSE Worldwide, would fund a 2027 relaunch. The plan would also give the players majority ownership of the league.” Read at Fox News ↗
Right · 1LIV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey last month. Fox News reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) halted funding in April to redirect money to domestic projects and manage financial pressures from the regional war with Iran, after which PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan resigned from LIV's board. Fox NewsR “LIV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey last month.”“Following the decision, PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan resigned from LIV’s board.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1The filings show the league owes millions in unpaid compensation to top players including Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Cam Smith. Rahm is reportedly owed more than $7 million and was "more than willing to fulfill" his original contract. PIF provided $50 million to keep LIV operating during the case. Fox NewsR “Rahm is reportedly owed more than $7 million and was "more than willing to fulfill" the details of his original contract.”“PIF provided $50 million to help LIV pay its bills and continue operating during the bankruptcy case.” Read at Fox News ↗ Right · 1LIV has laid off most of its operational staff, left event contractors waiting for payment and faces a Premier Golf League lawsuit alleging breach of confidence and conspiracy. Brooks Koepka and then Patrick Reed had already left the league. Fox NewsR “LIV has laid off most of its operational staff, left event contractors waiting for payment and faces a lawsuit from the Premier Golf League alleging breach of confidence and conspiracy.”“Brooks Koepka was the first big name to leave LIV Golf, doing so late last year and returning to the PGA Tour.” Read at Fox News ↗
Right · 1Rahm, a two-time major winner (2021 U.S. Open, 2023 Masters), joined LIV nearly three years ago on a deal rumoured to be worth $300 million to $600 million. He and Tyrell Hatton were the only LIV golfers on Team Europe at last year's Ryder Cup. Fox NewsR “Rahm is a two-time major winner, winning the 2021 U.S. Open and the 2023 Masters.”“rumored to be between $300 and $600 million” Read at Fox News ↗
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- Framing
- Both right-leaning outlets lead with Rahm's rejection of LIV 2.0 terms; Fox News frames it as LIV possibly having to survive without its best player.
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- Rahm's departure, the league's financial collapse, unpaid players and the loss of PIF funding.
- Leaves out or plays down
- No comment from LIV, BC Partners or PIF on Rahm's stance is reported; no left or centre outlets covered the story.
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- “LIV 2.0”“unacceptable”
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“it may now need to stay afloat without its best player.” — Fox News
“Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf after his attorney says terms for relaunch ‘are unacceptable to him’ at bankruptcy hearing” — Irish Independent
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Through his attorneys, Rahm says he reviewed the LIV 2.0 terms independently, finds them unacceptable and will not participate; he is reportedly owed over $7 million and was willing to honour his original contract.
“has determined that those terms are unacceptable to him, and he will be not be participating going forward," according to Front Office Sports.” — Fox News
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Neutral Headline presents the story as Rahm quitting LIV after his attorney called the relaunch terms unacceptable.
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Mixed Presents Rahm's exit as a blow to a league struggling to stay alive, with background on funding loss and unpaid players.
- 7 Oct 18:20 First Irish IndependentRC Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf after his attorney says terms for relaunch ‘are unacceptable to him’ at bankruptcy hearing
- 7 Oct 18:43 +24m CNAN Rahm's lawyer tells court Spaniard is done with LIV Golf after three seasons
- 7 Oct 19:30 +1h 10m Fox NewsR Jon Rahm won't participate under LIV Golf's 'unacceptable' new terms amid league's bankruptcy, lawyers say
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