LIV Golf's biggest signing bonuses as Jon Rahm linked with £475 million move

Phil Mickelson

Arguably LIV's biggest coup proved to be six-time major champion Mickelson, and since his move the left-hander has become somewhat of a poster boy for the Saudi-funded series.

In recent days a number of reports have claimed Rahm could be handed a mammoth £475 million ($600m) if he does part ways with the PGA Tour.

Mickelson proceeded to open up on his links to the PIF, describing those in charge of Saudi Arabia as 'scary mother f******' amid their poor human rights record.

Cam Smith

The most in-form player LIV Golf was able to lock in was Aussie star Cam Smith.

Just weeks after becoming Open champion at St Andrews and announcing himself as the second-best golfer on the planet, Smith confirmed that he had joined the breakaway league.

And that comes as no surprise, with an eye-watering figure of £113 million (£143m) signing bonus reportedly handed to the Aussie on the back of his Saudi switch.

Dustin Johnson

A second big name to join the initial wave defectors led by Mickelson was former Masters champion, and PGA Tour staple, Dustin Johnson.

Just four months later it was announced that Johnson had in fact opted to sign on the dotted line with Norman and co, and according to the Telegraph it was a £100 million ($125m) signing bonus that proved enough to twist his arm.

Brooks Koepka

Like Johnson, Koepka was one of the many PGA Tour stars to pledge their loyalties to the American-based circuit when rumours of a Saudi Golf League initially surfaced early last year.

He too opted to go back on his word, as he joined the LIV setup following the end of their maiden event at Centurion.

Speaking in February 2022, the five-time major champion claimed: "Somebody will sell out and go to it," when discussing the potential of a rival Saudi league.