What's happened
Masters champion Jon Rahm joins LIV Golf in a controversial move from the PGA Tour
Why it matters
The move is significant as it represents a major shift in the golfing world and could impact Rahm's eligibility for the Ryder Cup.
What the papers say
The Independent reports Rahm's insistence that the move is not solely for financial gain, while The South China Morning Post highlights the positive impact of LIV Golf on young players like Taichi Kho.
How we got here
Rahm had previously criticized LIV Golf but has now joined the Saudi-backed series, causing controversy within the sport.
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The Super Golf League is a proposed golf league. SGL is owned by LIV Golf, which is financed by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia.
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Jon Rahm RodrÃguez is a Spanish professional golfer. He is the current world number 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking, having first achieved that rank after winning the Memorial Tournament in July 2020.