Overview
- Lee Westwood called Golf Digest’s Joel Beall a “judgemental prick” on X after Beall wrote that joining LIV cost Jon Rahm his legacy.
- Beall argued Rahm’s recent major form tracked with talk of LIV’s decline, and Golf Digest’s Shane Ryan backed the column while criticizing LIV players’ reactions.
- Rahm finished tied for second at the PGA Championship behind Aaron Rai, keeping debate over his standing in the sport in the headlines.
- Multiple reports describe an uncertain future for LIV, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund expected to stop funding the league after the 2026 season.
- Rahm has won LIV events in Hong Kong and Mexico City this year, posted several runner-up finishes, and settled DP World Tour fines to keep his Ryder Cup path open.