LIV Golf has roped in another big golfer into their fray. As per the reports, if all things go according to plan, Jon Rahm might be joining the Saudi-backed league sometime soon. Moreover, with a lot of speculations going around regarding his switch to the Middle Eastern circuit, another LIV golfer, Phil Mickelson, has been roped into the talks surrounding the Spaniard and his rumored deal.
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Mickelson has seen his fair share of controversies owing to his signing with the PIF-funded league among other things. And now, a famous sportswriter has gone ahead to divulge information regarding the 53-year-old claiming how the golfer has been leaking details regarding the Spanish pro’s move to the breakaway tour, surprising many!
Phil Mickelson’s role in Jon Rahm’s rumored signing with LIV Golf
As per the reports surrounding the 29-year-old, the golfer is in final talks to join the alternate tour. However, nothing has been confirmed by the pro himself as they continue to be just speculations instead of being a “done deal.” But, as per Alan Shipnuck, Mickelson has a different view regarding the same.
The author uploaded a post to his social media handle, mentioning how the 45X PGA Tour winner has been going around talking about the rumored deal. He revealed that the 6X major champ has been “telling folks that Rahm signing with LIV is a done deal,” all the while pointing out how both the professionals “share the same agent,” Steve Loy, the president of SPORTFIVE and head of the golf division at Lagardere.
However, the controversial writer did not stop there. Known for his beef with the American athlete, Shipnuck accused Mickelson of being a “relentless salesman” as he took a not-so-subtle jab at the golfer as he expressed his disbelief at the HyFlyers GC captain’s words.
Although nothing has been finalized regarding the deal, the speculations have surely piqued the interest of many in the golfing community regarding the same. However, what do the reports actually say about him joining the Middle Eastern circuit?
Rahm’s options while joining LIV Golf
As per the rumors going around by Lou Stagner, money has not been a problem for the Spaniard as he is set to sign a deal of $600 million with the PIF-funded league. However, it is believed that what Rahm awaits is not cash, but a different structure to be bought in for the alternate tour, to “modify the format of the league. ”
Nevertheless, for a change to be made to the circuit, it would need all the 12 captains’ approval along with the nod of the league management themselves. And, as per the word on the streets, this has led to a difficult, yet intense negotiation.
Rahm joining the Saudi-backed tour would be nothing short of a huge asset for the same. And, it is but a testament to how much LIV Golf has made an effect on the game of golf.
