JON RAHM ACUSED OF GASLIGHT FOLLOWING………. LATEST GOLF CLAIM
Jon Rahm, the 29-year-old golf sensation, has stirred controversy with his recent comments regarding the LIV Golf League, drawing criticism for what some perceive as gaslighting the golfing community.
Despite previously expressing disinterest in joining the Saudi-backed league and claiming that even $400 million wouldn’t sway his decision, Rahm made headlines when he appeared on live television donning a LIV Golf bomber jacket, confirming his decision to join for a reported $600 million.
Since his entry into the league in December 2023, Rahm has made significant waves, securing top-10 finishes in all four events of the 2024 season and currently ranking second in the season-long individual standings.
His involvement with Legion XIII has seen him compete in tournaments across three countries outside of the United States, including Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong. Rahm recently emphasized LIV Golf’s objective of expanding the sport’s reach to new audiences, citing the importance of exposing golf to communities eager for the sport.
In a recent interview with the Howie Games Podcast, Rahm stated, “I think it’s one of the big objectives of LIV Golf, playing golf in places that we haven’t played before… to be able to enjoy Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Adelaide and Singapore, it’s amazing. You expose golf to a crowd that maybe hasn’t seen it before or a crowd that is hungry for golf.”
While Rahm’s intentions to broaden the game’s horizons may be commendable, his remarks have sparked backlash online, particularly from DP World Tour fans. Critics point out that the DP World Tour already boasts a diverse schedule, visiting numerous countries worldwide, including Australia, South Africa, India, Japan, and Mauritius.
Furthermore, scrutiny has been directed at LIV Golf’s schedule, with six of its remaining eight regular season events slated for America, Spain, or England—countries that have historically enjoyed ample live golf coverage.
Although Rahm’s aspirations to “grow the game” may seem noble, his comments have drawn skepticism online, with some labeling them as “insulting” to existing international golfing communities.
