Jon Rahm admits he's had to turn his phone off as he opens up on LIV Golf collapse claims

Jon Rahm has revealed he switched off his mobile phone after being inundated with requests for information on LIV Golf's rumoured demise just four years after its inception. The competition will reportedly cease its operations after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) opted to pull its financial backing.

The move is believed to be driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel and the United States. LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil has maintained this season's schedule will be fulfilled as planned, although supporters remain unconvinced. Rahm, 31, triumphed at the league's most recent tournament in Mexico City on Sunday. Nevertheless, he said following his latest victory on the Saudi-backed circuit that he is attempting to disregard as much of the conjecture as possible.

"I'm not paying any attention to it at all," he told Spanish newspaper ABC. "The other day, I started getting messages about it, so I turned my phone off.

"Until the people in charge here tell me something concrete, I'm not going to waste my time thinking about it. I have a signed contract, and everyone here gets paid. I don't see any reason to worry. What I have to do is play golf."

The biggest question hanging over LIV Golf right now is how much longer it can survive. While comments from figures such as O'Neil have indicated the 2026 season will run its course, other reports have pointed to the possibility of the competition folding in the near future.

On a more positive note, Rahm has welcomed the changes that have reshaped this year's series. Despite previously positioning itself as a unique alternative to traditional golf, LIV has aligned itself with PGA Tour standards by introducing four-day tournaments that now carry official world golf ranking points.

"They're all very positive and they make us stronger every day," he continued. "Regarding the four rounds, it's clear that as a competitor, the more days you play, the better shape you'll be."

"Accumulating points on the global leaderboard is crucial for accessing major tournaments and always competing against the best golfers. And being a national representative is also important for gaining more national support and developing our own identity."

Rahm's Legion XIII side currently sit third in this season's LIV Golf standings. Mexico City represented his second tournament victory of the year following his win in Hong Kong last month.

That said, his impressive form on the LIV circuit has yet to translate into success at the majors. He finished tied for 38th at the Masters earlier in April, marking the fourth time in eight attempts he has ended outside the top 30 at a major since making the switch to LIV in 2024.

With uncertainty continuing to cloud the future of the Saudi-funded circuit, the PGA Tour goes from strength to strength. Should LIV Golf fold in the coming months, Rahm could well follow in the footsteps of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed in making his way back to the American series.