At least he admitted it's about the money, unlike many others. What's not mentioned is he no doubt saw the window to collect his half a billion closing if a PGA-LIV agreement happens. I get why anyone would have a hard time passing that up. Just be real and own it.
Just about everyone acknowledged the money but said it wasn't the ONLY reason. LIV haters only hear what they want to hear. They insist that LIV players say YES, MONEY, ONLY MONEY, I LOVE MONEY 😅😅
@ralphkramden2826 what else would it be? There's no legacy with LIV. No history. Play less? I would disagree. 16 LIV tournaments and 4 majors make 20 tournaments a year. That's about what they played on the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour has an incredible retirement plan, so I've read. What does LIV have? Phil complained about the PGA Tour requiring players to sign over their rights to use their image. LIV did the same thing. Besides the money, what else draw players in?
Not a LIV hater. Just looking for them to at least look like they're being sincere and straightforward. These guys all have PR don't they? From my recollection Harold Varner III was the only one who straight up said it was about the money. No BS. Most others were like, grow the game, schedule, team format blah blah... oh you're offering me 100 mil? Ok fine I guess I'll take it
I understand leaving for that amount of money (no crap). I just don't think you should have it both ways. You left the PGA for LIV and that should be the end of it.
Money was never going to be an issue for his family, he even said as much last year. These guys all act like they were impoverished before joining LIV, guy is a joke
Such a bad take - he sorts out his great great great great grandchildren One year playing around the world for Saudi for 400m to then have the league's rejoin in a year, would be an idiot not to take it.
lol. How bad must LIV be when Rahms answer is, “god, the money was insane. I wasn’t gonna go but it’s just so so much money.” Really sounds like the actual golf is awesome!
Reasons to join LIV 1. Ownership opportunity 2. GUARANTEED money 3. Get to wear shorts 4. Less days of “work” (even if they play the same number of tournaments, the tournaments are one day less) 5. Team dynamic 6. Grow golf? (The start of LIV has certainly changed things at the PGA TOUR, but idk if it’s growing the game) Reasons not to: 1. Legacy/records 2. Drama and media conflict
I bet you that if it were not for the money which was literally 'thrown' at the PGA players who left for LIV, there is not one LIV player today who does not wish he could be back in the PGA.
I bet you if the PGA tour had no prize money, there would be no players on that tour. It's a job ffs. If you get a better job offer you change companies!@@lduranceau8046
Thank you for this inciteful interview! John is very thoughtful. You come away thinking John obviously is one of the world's best golfers and they should be able to compete with the other best golfers.
Not sure why people are so triggered by him making a decision for himself and his family. He doesn’t owe any PGAT loyalist anything. I mean golf is one of the only sports where fans would cheer for whoever is winning, so basically barely any loyalty to a golfer. People should just grow up, enjoy these golfers and the show they put on, and feel free to watch or not watch.
I live in Spain dude, and Movistar+ started displaying LIV most probably cause of Jon. And Spanish golfers LOVE Jon Rahm. So chill with your negativity
@@alihadidagher8985what’s next? Pedro Sanchez is loved by Spaniards? 😂 Business is business LIV has been strongly criticised in Movistar. Nadal and Rahm received the worst critics on TV and radio stations. You need names? Deal with reality, laddie
@@Jackielikeskillersmiles LIV individual wins (not team wins) count as a "worldwide" win for statistical purposes. LIV wins will eventually mean something. Only reason they don't really do right now is because LIV is only 2 years old & OWGR's failure to adapt with the times.
Of course it's all about the money! You are setting up family for life... that's what we all strive for in life! No one owns you anything in this world. Just saying...
Jon is a linchpin for LIV....I dont recall any interviews of significance by traditional golf media of other players that defected. Smart move. Period.
The guy already had FU money before LIV. He had two majors, and likely a lifetime of endorsements to off course opportunities. The guy is a lying sellout. He now tiptoes any criticisms to his new overlords which basically says he has been bought out. What a clown.
I don’t expect liv players to play in any pga tour tournaments any time soon! After SSG took over they relegated pif to “if anything, minority investors. They deserve it for destabilizing the industry which they did! And I love they being slapped after SSG took over!!! Anybody here thinks pif owners care about golf? They know oil running low and have to invest. It’s about business and business ppl care about $, feelings are secondary or nonexistent. So, no hate but I am not expecting liv players to play in any other place than mayors for those that qualify. I guess eventually they will be able to play in the pga maybe? A lot of lawyers conversations and business agreements would have to take place first and honestly, I don’t care to watch any liv players on tour after they left. I was a rham fan and I don’t care watching him at all. I don’t idolize any man, I am not that needy. Good luck and enjoy liv. This is my opinion. I don’t need to watch them same way they don’t need or care about me. It’s all about the money. Good luck, no hate. PGA should focus on new generation and since it may take years before any merger 😀 focus on becoming more powerful and expanding operations to new investors. Maybe PGA should go into the stock market as an investment opportunity? Buena suerte rham a tu familia y lo mejor. Good luck rham 👍🏼.
The majors are behind the split, not LIV. LIV was just supposed to be elevated events where the best can compete against each other more often. That's it. They could still play in PGA and wherever else. The majors decided to not allow ranking points and got PGA to ban any player who plays in LIV. The split is artificial and completely the fault of the majors.
Rahmbo is amazing! I love his new team name and the Lion! I can't wait to watch him on LIV! Mayakoba was amazing and Vegas will be even better! Rahmbo wins this week, no doubt!
@@truthofthematter2892 that is your opinion but a lot of people have different opinions to you I know that will shock you but a lot of people outside the US like me think the PGA has been running golf for too long it's time to get rid of them it's time for something new golf needs it
Money part of it? No shieeeeeet 😂 you doing the right thing. The oil Will eventuelly not exist, and they prepare for a life after it, with LIV and the Saudi pro League etc. Take the chance while the oil is there.
Can’t we all see he jumped once he got clarity the door would open back up for him? He knows who he is. He knows LIV is meaningless. He, and likely Hatton, know something we don’t.
I don't really care either way. In my view LIV is no different than the old European Tour competing against the PGA Tour. It's essentially the same thing.
At least he admitted it's about the money, unlike many others. What's not mentioned is he no doubt saw the window to collect his half a billion closing if a PGA-LIV agreement happens. I get why anyone would have a hard time passing that up. Just be real and own it.
All of them have made references to money in one way or another. Only exception is Lee Westwood because he opted to do a NDA
Absolutely 💯 on the money with that statement.
Just about everyone acknowledged the money but said it wasn't the ONLY reason. LIV haters only hear what they want to hear. They insist that LIV players say YES, MONEY, ONLY MONEY, I LOVE MONEY 😅😅
@ralphkramden2826 what else would it be? There's no legacy with LIV. No history. Play less? I would disagree. 16 LIV tournaments and 4 majors make 20 tournaments a year. That's about what they played on the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour has an incredible retirement plan, so I've read. What does LIV have? Phil complained about the PGA Tour requiring players to sign over their rights to use their image. LIV did the same thing. Besides the money, what else draw players in?
Not a LIV hater. Just looking for them to at least look like they're being sincere and straightforward. These guys all have PR don't they? From my recollection Harold Varner III was the only one who straight up said it was about the money. No BS. Most others were like, grow the game, schedule, team format blah blah... oh you're offering me 100 mil? Ok fine I guess I'll take it
I understand leaving for that amount of money (no crap). I just don't think you should have it both ways. You left the PGA for LIV and that should be the end of it.
Always compelling viewing Rahmbo both on and off the course! 🔥
Money was never going to be an issue for his family, he even said as much last year. These guys all act like they were impoverished before joining LIV, guy is a joke
exactly
Such a bad take - he sorts out his great great great great grandchildren
One year playing around the world for Saudi for 400m to then have the league's rejoin in a year, would be an idiot not to take it.
@@cameronmatthews5631they were already taken care of before 500mill😂
Can’t help but like the Rahmbo. Great interview.
lol. How bad must LIV be when Rahms answer is, “god, the money was insane. I wasn’t gonna go but it’s just so so much money.”
Really sounds like the actual golf is awesome!
Reasons to join LIV
1. Ownership opportunity
2. GUARANTEED money
3. Get to wear shorts
4. Less days of “work” (even if they play the same number of tournaments, the tournaments are one day less)
5. Team dynamic
6. Grow golf? (The start of LIV has certainly changed things at the PGA TOUR, but idk if it’s growing the game)
Reasons not to:
1. Legacy/records
2. Drama and media conflict
I bet you that if it were not for the money which was literally 'thrown' at the PGA players who left for LIV, there is not one LIV player today who does not wish he could be back in the PGA.
1 more money
If they paid the same money absolutely nobody would join LIV GOOF 🤡🎪
I bet you if the PGA tour had no prize money, there would be no players on that tour. It's a job ffs. If you get a better job offer you change companies!@@lduranceau8046
@@lduranceau8046yes, and they have already stated they miss a lot of the tournaments
Very good interview, thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it 🤝
Dylan does a good interview. Loved the one with Brandle and Viktor also
Thank you for this inciteful interview! John is very thoughtful. You come away thinking John obviously is one of the world's best golfers and they should be able to compete with the other best golfers.
spare me Mr. Loyalty
Go away you muppet PGA muppet😅😅😅😅
Not sure why people are so triggered by him making a decision for himself and his family. He doesn’t owe any PGAT loyalist anything. I mean golf is one of the only sports where fans would cheer for whoever is winning, so basically barely any loyalty to a golfer. People should just grow up, enjoy these golfers and the show they put on, and feel free to watch or not watch.
You are telling what people should do think or feel?
Gobshite
Google has him at 6’2” 220 … big dude!
Only thing I’d say here is that even without LIV money Jon was set for life… as was his family
In Spain he’s getting the worst criticism
Nadal too.
BS
@@OurAmazingSkiesfacts hurt?
😂
I live in Spain dude, and Movistar+ started displaying LIV most probably cause of Jon. And Spanish golfers LOVE Jon Rahm. So chill with your negativity
@@alihadidagher8985what’s next? Pedro Sanchez is loved by Spaniards? 😂
Business is business
LIV has been strongly criticised in Movistar.
Nadal and Rahm received the worst critics on TV and radio stations. You need names?
Deal with reality, laddie
@@Cormac-jd2kx why Nadal?
So much for legacy Rahmbo. Good interview Dylan
Rahm's legacy is intact there bud
@@chuckycheese84how? Only majors left. Liv wins mean nothing
@@Jackielikeskillersmiles LIV individual wins (not team wins) count as a "worldwide" win for statistical purposes. LIV wins will eventually mean something. Only reason they don't really do right now is because LIV is only 2 years old & OWGR's failure to adapt with the times.
The PGA is not the exclusive and legitimate owner of a player legacy... How propagandized your brain needs to be to believe that!? incredible
Yeah, he's no Wyndham Clark 😏
Obviously money meant more than playing those tournaments that “ you’d love to go play “
Hard to respect these guys that squander their legacy for money. Especially since they were millionaires already. It's just sad for the game.
Of course it's all about the money! You are setting up family for life... that's what we all strive for in life! No one owns you anything in this world. Just saying...
Legit do the job you do for MONEY
Jon is a linchpin for LIV....I dont recall any interviews of significance by traditional golf media of other players that defected.
Smart move. Period.
is this on spotify?
Golf journalists are just so scared. There’s no substance here. What a waste of time this interview was. Did anyone learn anything?
The guy already had FU money before LIV. He had two majors, and likely a lifetime of endorsements to off course opportunities. The guy is a lying sellout. He now tiptoes any criticisms to his new overlords which basically says he has been bought out. What a clown.
I don’t expect liv players to play in any pga tour tournaments any time soon! After SSG took over they relegated pif to “if anything, minority investors.
They deserve it for destabilizing the industry which they did! And I love they being slapped after SSG took over!!! Anybody here thinks pif owners care about golf? They know oil running low and have to invest. It’s about business and business ppl care about $, feelings are secondary or nonexistent. So, no hate but I am not expecting liv players to play in any other place than mayors for those that qualify. I guess eventually they will be able to play in the pga maybe?
A lot of lawyers conversations and business agreements would have to take place first and honestly, I don’t care to watch any liv players on tour after they left. I was a rham fan and I don’t care watching him at all. I don’t idolize any man, I am not that needy.
Good luck and enjoy liv. This is my opinion. I don’t need to watch them same way they don’t need or care about me. It’s all about the money. Good luck, no hate. PGA should focus on new generation and since it may take years before any merger 😀 focus on becoming more powerful and expanding operations to new investors. Maybe PGA should go into the stock market as an investment opportunity? Buena suerte rham a tu familia y lo mejor. Good luck rham 👍🏼.
The majors are behind the split, not LIV. LIV was just supposed to be elevated events where the best can compete against each other more often. That's it. They could still play in PGA and wherever else. The majors decided to not allow ranking points and got PGA to ban any player who plays in LIV. The split is artificial and completely the fault of the majors.
Exactly! Rahm. Only went bc he won the masters. Otherwise he will still be at pga
This is exactly the take if most people understood what is really going on, then they would have it!
🔥🔥🔥
JON RAHM talking about SEVE started me off,SEVE is always around in my mind and in my heart...... JON RAM ENOUGH SAID.
Rahmbo is amazing! I love his new team name and the Lion! I can't wait to watch him on LIV! Mayakoba was amazing and Vegas will be even better!
Rahmbo wins this week, no doubt!
🤮
Good for him he deserves every penny!
What an absolute shame and waste of talent for him to go to liv
It's a waste of your time writing a stupid comment like that😮😮
@@seanmawson6286Nah, the dude actually nailed it.
@@truthofthematter2892 that is your opinion but a lot of people have different opinions to you I know that will shock you but a lot of people outside the US like me think the PGA has been running golf for too long it's time to get rid of them it's time for something new golf needs it
Why don't the Liv golfers just move to the desert and see how to treat women.
Money part of it? No shieeeeeet 😂 you doing the right thing. The oil Will eventuelly not exist, and they prepare for a life after it, with LIV and the Saudi pro League etc. Take the chance while the oil is there.
Jon’s a pretty thoughtful guy. It’s hard to root against someone like him. I wish him the best.
Can’t we all see he jumped once he got clarity the door would open back up for him? He knows who he is. He knows LIV is meaningless. He, and likely Hatton, know something we don’t.
love it
Pitiful.
Pga people can you now accept that they do admit it about LIV and pick a new argument?
Liv keeps this divide going also
I don't really care either way. In my view LIV is no different than the old European Tour competing against the PGA Tour. It's essentially the same thing.