Fans criticize Jon Rahm for calling for LIV Golf format change and leaving PGA Tour

Golfing superstar Jon Rahm has stirred up controversy by demanding LIV Golf to change their format, leading fans to criticize him for leaving the PGA Tour. Rahm, who won last year’s Masters championship, made the switch to LIV Golf in December, signing a lucrative deal worth nearly half-a-billion dollars. As he gears up to defend his title in Augusta this week, Rahm has expressed his dissatisfaction with LIV Golf’s current format.

At LIV Golf’s Miami event earlier this year, Rahm finished joint fourth, but the tournament was held over 54 holes and three days, in contrast to the traditional 72 holes and four days format of the PGA Tour. In an interview with BBC Sport, Rahm voiced his desire for LIV Golf to adopt the 72-hole format, suggesting that it would benefit the sport and potentially lead to unification with other tours.

However, fans have not been shy in expressing their disapproval of Rahm’s stance, especially since he chose to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf. Some fans have suggested that Rahm should have stayed on the PGA Tour if he preferred the traditional format, while others have mocked his suggestions for changes to LIV Golf’s structure.

As Rahm prepares to compete in The Masters, his comments have sparked a debate among golf enthusiasts about the future of the sport and the direction that professional golf tours should take. Whether LIV Golf will consider Rahm’s suggestions remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the golfing world is buzzing with anticipation for Rahm’s performance in Augusta and the ongoing drama surrounding LIV Golf’s format.