On Sunday, Jon Rahm clinched a victory at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship on the DP World Tour. It was a strong performance. However, Rahm hasn't won a major since 2023, when he earned a victory at the Masters. Some have wondered if his previous switch to LIV Golf impacted his performance in majors. With LIV Golf now shutting down, Rahm still isn't willing to place the blame on the league.

“We gotta stop blaming LIV for me playing poorly in majors,” Rahm said recently, via GOLF.com. “I did play good at the PGA (Championship), I know what you're all trying to insinuate. It's not because of LIV. It's my own. I did have a chance to win the PGA the last two years we played it, right? So, it's my own doing, and my own, let's say golf swing problems.

“That's why I was alluding, when you're not playing a big event it's a lot easier to manage certain things. Golf courses usually are easier so you can manage them that way… I hope that what I'm working on recently can be something that makes me more consistent on the biggest stages.”

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As Rahm mentioned, he has found success at the PGA Championship in recent action. He finished tied for second in the tournament in 2026. However, he hadn't previously finished second or better in a major since 2023.

In any case, Rahm remains one of the better golfers in the world. Even before the news was announced that LIV Golf was officially winding down, reports suggested that Rahm was not going to participate in the league in 2027. It remains to be seen when/if Jon Rahm will return to the PGA Tour.