Jon Rahm finished the LIV Golf season Sunday in style, claiming his third straight season points title and his second team crown in a row at the revised season finale held at The Club at Chatham Hills in suburban Indianapolis.
Rahm looks ahead to family
After his 7‑under 63 round, the 31‑year‑old Spaniard said he was eager to return home to his very pregnant wife and their children. “The fourth one is due in October, and I’m happy to be dad for a few days before I get back to grinding for the Irish Open,” Rahm said, adding he was also looking forward to a haircut.
Close competition
Rahm finished a stroke behind 22‑year‑old Michael La Sasso, the 2025 NCAA individual champion, who posted a 65 to finish at 18 under. Rahm’s runner‑up finish marked his second straight second place at the Indianapolis event.
Financial uncertainty for LIV
In April, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund announced it would end its investment in LIV Golf after this season. The league has spent more than $5 billion in five years, attracting many top players from other tours.
Organizers also canceled two events this season – a June tournament in New Orleans and the originally scheduled season‑ending event in Michigan – along with weekend entertainment.
Plans for 2027
LIV CEO Scott O’Neil told reporters he remains confident about a 2027 schedule that would feature five team championships overseas and five individual tournaments in the United States near the majors. He said players would be equity owners and have their commercial rights restored, but did not name the lead investor or disclose the size of the proposed investment.
Several outlets have identified the investor as Ted Goldthorpe of BC Partners, who met with players on Tuesday. O’Neil said there is a deadline for players to commit to the new “LIV 2.0” model, though no specific date was given.
Player contracts
Rahm is under contract through next season, while fellow star Bryson DeChambeau’s contract expires this year. DeChambeau tied for third with Sergio Garcia on Sunday but did not speak to reporters after the event.
Local impact and fan experience
Despite historic flooding in central Indiana that forced organizers to improvise parking and shuttle services, the event ran smoothly. Electronic scoreboards, video boards and temporary suites were installed, and sponsors such as Riyadh Air were displayed.
Local resident Jacob Meyer praised the improved traffic management and rope setup compared to last year’s three‑round event, noting the atmosphere was more relaxed. Attendance for the previous year topped 60,000, an American record for a LIV event, though this year’s numbers were not released.
Community gratitude
Rahm thanked the Indianapolis crowd, acknowledging those affected by the flooding. “My heart goes out to all those people that lost their homes and loved ones,” he said, adding that the strong turnout meant a great deal to the players.
AP Golf writer Doug Ferguson also contributed to this report.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
