Golf split: Jon Rahm's defection is 'a monumental loss', says ex-professional golfer Nick Dougherty

Former professional golfer Nick Dougherty says that Jon Rahm's loss to LIV Golf is "a monumental loss to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour".

The World Number Three has become the highest profile player to defect to the Saudi-funded league so far.

He's been snapped up in a deal believed to be worth around £450million.

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