Jon Rahm has addressed speculation about his role as owner of Legion XIII, making clear that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) remains the true owner of all LIV Golf teams. The Spanish golfer, who joined the breakaway league in 2023, was handed the opportunity to lead the expansion side as part of his reported nine-figure contract.
Speaking to Spanish outlet ABC, Rahm stated: “Well, as for being an owner... The real owners of each team are still the league and the PIF. So they're the ones in charge, sort of.” He added that his increased responsibility comes as captain, alongside veteran Tyrrell Hatton, who he likened to a second captain.
The clarification comes amid reports that the Saudi sovereign wealth fund could withdraw financial backing from LIV Golf. CEO Scott O'Neil dismissed those claims in a leaked email, and Rahm echoed that confidence, saying he pays no attention to the rumours and turns off his phone when they arise.
Rahm’s Legion XIII team, which includes Hatton, Tom McKibbin and Caleb Surratt, recently secured their first win of the season at LIV Golf Mexico City, finishing 45-under-par. Rahm also claimed the individual title by six strokes. The team struck an equipment deal with Callaway in March 2025.
Despite swirling speculation, Rahm remains focused: “Until the people in charge here tell me something concrete, I'm not going to waste my time thinking about it. I have a signed contract, and everyone here gets paid. I don't see any reason to worry.”
