"Tiger Woods, Rahm, and Golf's LIV League Buzz

Tiger Woods and other PGA Tour player directors address speculation of Jon Rahm joining LIV Golf in a letter to PGA Tour members.

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Rahm's potential move to the breakaway league is fueled by rumors, with a reported signing-on fee of up to $600 million (£470 million).

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The PGA Tour is in merger negotiations with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, which adds to the uncertainty in golf.

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The player directors aim to reassure the tour members about the tour's future and their involvement in decision-making.

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A December 31 deadline for a deal exists and is likely to be extended amidst potential US investor involvement and congressional scrutiny.

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Rahm had previously pledged allegiance to the PGA Tour, expressing his belief in its future and dismissing the Saudi League.

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Jordan Spieth, a fellow policy board member, hopes Rahm stays but admits uncertainty about Rahm's decision-making.

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Woods expresses surprise at the potential move but acknowledges the changing landscape in golf.

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Woods and Spieth are both participating in the Hero World Challenge, with Spieth leading after two rounds.

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Rahm's silence about the speculation adds curiosity, given his previous declaration of loyalty to the PGA Tour.

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