The LIV Golf has made a lot of waves since its inception in 2021. Moreover, ever since the Breakaway League started, many, including Tiger Woods, have been very vocal in their opinion regarding the same. However, the PIF-funded circuit again turned many heads when Jon Rahm made a jump to the Saudi-backed league. What’s more, it seems as if the news has even caught the attention of the Hall of Famer.

Mr. T, currently playing at the PNC Championship with his son Charlie Woods, was asked about his reaction regarding his fellow PGA Tour pro shifting to the alternate circuit. It appears even Woods was surprised by the speculations around Rahm’s move coming true.

Tiger Woods shares his thoughts on Jon Rahm’s defection

When the conjecture around Rahm’s defection rumor became a reality, it caused a lot of commotion in the golfing world. During an interview, the 15X major champ did share his reaction to the jump, which was startling even for the pro.

In the press conference after the first round of the PNC Championship on Saturday, the American shared his thoughts behind the Spaniard joining the Saudi-backed league. Responding to the query, he said how “there’s been a lot of talk over the years of certain players going” while referring to players jumping to LIV Golf.

Adding on, the PGA Tour pro pointed out how “it was speculation until it happened because there’s been rumors of names going and not going and whether they materialized or not.” Continuing with his reaction, the 47-year-old divulged, “So we assumed it was just speculation till it happened,” all the while revealing how he thought it was nothing short of gossip when the news first hit the golf world.

Well, that’s what the former world No.1 said when he was asked about the LIV golfer’s defection. However, it was a different case for the current No.2 on the OWGR as Rory McIlroy expressed his support for the Spanish pro.

Rory McIlroy exudes support for Rahm

The Northern Irishman seems to have changed his stance on the Saudi-backed league after his fellow Ryder Cup teammate made the defection to the alternate circuit. The 34-year-old PGA Tour Pro went on to convey his support for the Spaniard playing in the biennial tournament as he pointed out how the athlete had been a “great teammate” during the same.

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The 4X major champ stated how the rules for the prestigious event will have to change following Rahm’s jump. Responding boldly to the same, the professional also expressed his desire for the LIV golfer to be on the next European team for the Ryder Cup. One thing is for sure, the effects made by the 29-year-old athlete making the shift would not end anytime soon.

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