McGinley: 'Unhappy' Jon Rahm hoping for LIV/PGA deal to save his game

Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes an unhappy Jon Rahm is hoping for a deal between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour to revive his game.

Rahm has finished in the top 10 of all nine LIV events he has played since his shock move to the Saudi-funded breakaway, but his performances in this year's majors have been hugely disappointing.

The Ryder Cup star was 45th in the defence of his Masters title and missed the cut in the US PGA Championship before being forced to withdraw from the US Open – which he won in 2021 – due to a toe injury.

"I’m surprised he hasn’t won on LIV, but he’s not on the cutting edge the way he was," McGinley, speaking at the announcement that adidas is the new official apparel partner for Sky Sports Golf, said ahead of the 152nd Open.

"His performances in majors is showing that. I don’t think he’s in a happy place, he doesn’t look contented on the golf course.

"When he’s got that focus about him like he did last year, you could see he was relishing and enjoying the challenge of it. He just doesn’t seem settled.

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