“I hate what's happening” - Former PGA player and golf journalist responds to reports of Jon Rahm joining LIV

Several major golf media outlets are reporting about Jon Rahm's allegedly imminent departure to LIV Golf. Renowned journalist Colt Knost has now reflected on the situation, trying to look beyond the 'Rahm case' itself.

A former PGA Tour pro, Colt Knost is an on-course reporter for CBS and a radio host for SiriusXM PGA Tour Official Radio. His was one of the many voices heard on Thursday, Dec. 7, talking about Jon Rahm.

Knost stated that while he was "happy" that his "friends" were making a lot of money in LIV Golf, he hated the current "divide in the professional game." This was part of what Knost said for SiriusXM PGA Tour Official Radio:

"I've never been offered that kind of money... I don't know what I would do, I'm pretty sure... but, it sucks for the game of golf, in my opinion, what is happening right now. Money can change everything, as Jason Day just recently said, everyone has a number. But the divide in the professional game... it's just not fun right now."

Knost continued:

"I hate what's happening. I'm happy for my friends, to make all this money, but to see, possibly half of the best players in the world playing somewhere and the other half playing in another place, is not good, is not what we want to see. I mean, the major championships are great, but there's only four of them. I never in my lifetime thought I would see this happen to the PGA Tour and professional golf."

Colt Knost played professional golf from 2007 to 2020. He won two professional tournaments, both on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Knost was part of the PGA Tour from 2011 till his retirement. He has maintained a career in golf broadcasting since then.

Jon Rahm and LIV Golf: Latest rumors

The Wall Street Journal shook the golf world on Thursday, December 7, by stating that Jon Rahm is "set to leave" the PGA Tour and move to LIV Golf. From that moment on, several media outlets have been sharing details on the matter.

ESPN, Golf Channel, CBS, and well-known golf analyst Ron Mintz, among others, have all reported the alleged move of Jon Rahm to LIV Golf, even though it has not been made official so far.

However, LIV Golf Updates reported on X that Jon Rahm is currently in New York to finalize arrangements to sign with the circuit. Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig also reported Rahm's trip to the Big Apple on Thursday.

Rumors circulating on social media suggest that Jon Rahm would be looking at an offer ranging from $450 million to $600 million. It is also reported that his contract would be multi-year.

Several rumors have also speculated that he will have his own team on the circuit and that its name would be "Los Toros" (The Bulls).