Jon Rahm was in the Persian Gulf this week, playing in the DP World Tour's Hero Desert Dubai Classic. It is one of the more iconic tournaments on the European Tour each year. Rahm posted a respectable opening round, but fell flat Friday, carding a 5-over 77. That was enough to send him home packing for the weekend.

McIlroy has been speaking on behalf of the PGA Tour's side for the entire LIV Golf saga. Rahm was on his side for two years before jumping to the rival tour in late 2023. The division in golf's professional ranks has tanked television ratings but the recreational side of the sport has boomed in recent years.

Greg Norman was replaced as LIV Golf's CEO earlier this week, and the league's 2024 individual champion has had his say on the decision taken by those in charge

So, LIV Golf isn't exactly off to a flying start this year. The post Jon Rahm Told to Remove "Rose-Tinted Glasses" by Rory McIlroy Over His Far-Fetched PGA Tour Dreams appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Rahm, who remains arguably LIV Golf's best player, spoke highly of the league's new CEO and its new network TV deal.

Jon Rahm’s season debut was cut short Friday after a few errant drives led to a second-round 77 and a missed cut at the Dubai Desert Classic.

The amount of astronomical money that modern day PGA Tour and LIV Golf players make has dramatically changed the all-time list.

LIV Golf stars Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton and Sergio Garcia will all be teeing it up on the DP World Tour this year, but why are they allowed? We take a look

At the Dubai Desert Classic, Jon Rahm said “we’re living in a golden era right now for golf,” which Rory McIlroy didn’t quite agree with.

Although Rory McIlroy may eventually share Jon Rahm's optimism about the state of professional golf, he currently does not believe the sport is in its "golden era" -- as the Spaniard suggested on Tuesday.

Golf Today explores Jon Rahm's recent comments about the state of professional golf, LIV players' status for majors, and his Ryder Cup status for 2025, debating what the PGA Tour has lost since his departure and more.