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Jon Rahm swiftly shut down rumors linking him to the rebel LIV Series as he joked the claims could boost his Player Impact Program (PIP) standings.
A Twitter account called 'LIV Golf Insider' claimed that a source had allegedly informed it that the Spaniard was the next high-profile name to defect to the Saudi-backed series from the PGA Tour.
The account took to Twitter to make the claim as it posted: 'My #LIVGolf source just confirmed with me John Rahm to LIV INV is indeed a GO.'
Jon Rahm swiftly shut down rumors linking him to the rebel LIV Series on social media
The Spaniard took to Twitter to inform the account that it and its source were wrong
The account also claimed that it had not been incorrect with previous calls predicting the next professionals to jump ship.
'I've never been wrong about a LIV signing,' it added. 'Just look at my track record. PGA Tour is on the ropes.'
However, 2021 US Open champion Rahm hit back at the claims, insisting the account had started a 'losing streak'.
A Twitter account called LIV Golf Insider claimed that a source confirmed Rahm was joining
The 27-year-old, who finished tied second at the BMW PGA Championship last week, also joked that the social media frenzy the rumor triggered would stand him in good stead for the PIP.
'I must inform you that you have started a losing streak because you and your source are wrong,' he tweeted. 'I want to thank you for the lift in the PIP.'
The Player Impact Program, which was introduced by the PGA Tour in January 2021, rewards professionals based on their social media popularity.
