Jon Rahm admits one LIV Golf rule has not helped him at all since he joined them

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Jon Rahm has admitted that one LIV Golf rule hasn’t helped him at all since his blockbuster departure from the PGA Tour.

The Spaniard made the move in December 2023, signing a $300million deal over a three-year period.

At the time, the 29-year-old said: “I am proud to join LIV Golf and be part of something new that is bringing growth to the sport.

“I have no doubt that this is a great opportunity for me and my family, and I am very excited for the future.”

Rahm appears to have adapted to life on the breakaway tour well. In his first six events since joining LIV, he has managed to land a top-ten finish each time. As a result, the 2023 Masters champion ranks second to Joaquin Niemann in the individual championship.

Despite his impressive form, Rahm has highlighted one rule that hasn’t helped him since joining LIV Golf.

Jon Rahm says one LIV Golf rule hasn’t helped him since his PGA Tour exit

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The breakaway league is in Singapore this week ahead of the second of two quickfire events after the success at The Grange in Adelaide.

Speaking ahead of Friday’s first round, Rahm has admitted he could’ve benefitted from the format being 72 holes opposed to the quickfire 54-hole format.

He explained: “Everybody tells you it’s a sprint, and I think you can get too caught up early on thinking you need to make birdies right away.

“I think you need to play golf the way you always play golf because that’s gotten you this far. But I do agree that having one extra round would’ve been to my benefit a few times.”

Jon Rahm must deal with LIV Golf’s unique selling point

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LIV’s unique selling point centres around the fan experience. Greg Norman had to move away from the traditional aspects of the PGA Tour.

The shotgun start has worked well, meaning rounds are concluded on or around the four-hour mark. Furthermore, keeping the tournament on three days over the weekend has arguably increased revenue.

Thursday’s can often lack the buzz and volume of spectators due to the event falling on a typical working day.

Rahm may not like the current format, but it’s something he must contend with. For now, the three-day event doesn’t appear to be having a dramatic impact on his impressive form.