Jon Rahm, long cast as the face of LIV Golf, is leaving the circuit after agreeing to forgo remaining guaranteed compensation widely reported at more than $100 million.
According to Golf Channel, CBS Sports, and other outlets, Rahm and LIV filed a separation agreement on Oct. 14 (local time) in LIV’s Chapter 11 case pending in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey. Court papers describe the pact as a “complete economic walk-away.”
Under the deal, Rahm drops every monetary claim against LIV—fees, bonuses, prize money, and annual payments. When LIV sought bankruptcy protection on Sept. 8, it owed him about $7.5 million, making him the league’s largest unsecured creditor. Reuters has reported that the future guarantees he is relinquishing exceed $100 million.
In return, Rahm regains control of his name, image, and likeness (NIL). He also takes back the trademarks for his nickname “RAHMBO” and for Legion XIII, the LIV team he captained. Golf Channel, which reviewed the agreement, says it states that Rahm no longer owes LIV any contractual service or performance obligations and may sign with any tour, league, or sponsor without notice to—or consent from—LIV.
Jon Rahm hits an iron shot at Bethpage Black during the 2025 Ryder Cup (photographed Sept. 23, 2025). Photo: Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
From PGA exit to LIV’s collapse
Rahm, who won the 2021 U.S. Open and the 2023 Masters, stunned the golf world in December 2023 by leaving the PGA Tour for a LIV contract reported at more than $300 million. Over three LIV seasons he won four individual events and claimed the individual season title each year; Reuters put his prize money and bonuses alone at more than $106 million. In majors over that stretch, his best finish was a runner-up at this year’s PGA Championship.
LIV itself slid toward insolvency after Saudi backers signaled this spring that they would stop funding the league. Investment firm BC Partners Credit has been reported as ready to put $300 million into a so-called “LIV 2.0” once the bankruptcy process ends. At a hearing on Oct. 7, Rahm’s attorney John Beck said Rahm had independently reviewed LIV 2.0’s proposed terms, found them unacceptable, and would not take part going forward.
What comes next
The agreement takes effect only if Judge Michael B. Kaplan approves it on Nov. 5. The PGA Tour has said it will not start return talks until it is clear that Rahm has no remaining contractual obligations to LIV. Tour CEO Brian Rolapp has said he will not reopen the “returning member program” that previously helped Brooks Koepka come back. Golf Channel has suggested that if the Tour does not revive a modified version of that pathway, Rahm’s likeliest route is to play the DP World Tour in 2027, serve a one-year penalty period, and return in 2028.
Rahm’s immediate schedule is clearer: he makes his comeback at the Abu Dhabi Championship (Nov. 5–8 at Yas Links), the first event of the DP World Tour playoffs, which opens the same day as the court hearing. “I’ve heard a lot of good things about Yas Links,” Rahm said. “Looking forward to starting in Abu Dhabi and heading to Dubai the following week.” Other LIV players have until Oct. 25 to decide whether to stay with LIV 2.0.
Originally published in Korean by Newsroboda (이진혁). English adaptation for Feature Digest.
Discover a Better Way to Source Cosmetic Packaging in Korea
Your beauty brand deserves packaging as unique as your vision. Discover how PKGROOM makes Korean cosmetic packaging more accessible to brands around the world.
Every Great Beauty Brand Starts with a Vision
Imagine you’re launching your own skincare brand.
You’ve spent months developing the perfect formulation, defining your brand identity, and imagining how your products will look on store shelves.
You know exactly what you want: a sophisticated serum bottle, an elegant moisturizer jar, and a complete packaging collection that reflects your brand’s personality.
But then comes one of the biggest challenges.
Where do you find the right packaging manufacturer?
You search online, browse hundreds of product catalogs, contact different suppliers, and wait for quotations.
Some manufacturers require high minimum order quantities. Others offer limited customization. And often, it’s difficult to know whether the packaging you see in a photograph will actually match your design expectations.
For emerging beauty brands, the packaging sourcing process can quickly become complicated, expensive, and time-consuming.
That’s where PKGROOM comes in.
Why Korean Cosmetic Packaging?
South Korea has become one of the most influential countries in the global beauty industry.
From innovative skincare formulations to sophisticated product design, Korean beauty continues to inspire brands worldwide.
Behind this success is a highly developed cosmetic manufacturing ecosystem, including specialized packaging manufacturers producing bottles, jars, pumps, tubes, and other components.
Korean cosmetic packaging is especially attractive to brands looking for:
Contemporary and sophisticated designs
Innovative dispensing and packaging systems
High-quality decoration and finishing options
A wide range of existing packaging molds
Experienced manufacturers specializing in beauty products
However, discovering these manufacturers and finding the right packaging products can be challenging, especially for international buyers.
Many manufacturers focus primarily on domestic business relationships, and their product information may not always be easily accessible to overseas brands.
PKGROOM was created to help bridge this gap.
Meet PKGROOM: Your Digital Gateway to Korean Cosmetic Packaging
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Rather than relying exclusively on traditional product catalogs and email conversations, PKGROOM offers a digital environment where brands can explore packaging possibilities and organize their sourcing projects.
At the heart of the platform is a simple idea:
Finding cosmetic packaging should be as inspiring as designing the beauty products themselves.
Whether you’re developing a new skincare collection or redesigning an existing product line, PKGROOM helps you take the first steps with greater clarity and confidence.
See Your Packaging Before You Produce It
One of the most exciting aspects of modern packaging development is the ability to visualize a product before committing to physical production.
With PKGROOM’s interactive 3D packaging technology, users can explore digital cosmetic containers and examine designs from multiple angles.
Imagine discovering a 50 ml cream jar and being able to rotate it, inspect its proportions, and explore how it might fit your brand’s visual identity.
Instead of simply selecting a product from a static photograph, you can better understand its shape, structure, and aesthetic possibilities.
For beauty entrepreneurs, this approach helps turn an abstract packaging idea into something more tangible.
It can also make communication with manufacturers more efficient by giving both parties a clearer visual reference.
Digital visualization does not replace production samples or technical validation, but it can make the early design and sourcing stages much more productive.
Create a Consistent Packaging Collection
For many skincare brands, finding one attractive container isn’t enough.
A complete product range might include a cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
Each product may require a different container size or dispensing mechanism, but the overall packaging collection should still feel consistent.
Matching colors, finishes, materials, and design details across multiple products can be surprisingly difficult when sourcing each container separately.
PKGROOM provides an environment where brands can explore multiple packaging options and organize selected containers within a project.
This makes it easier to define a unified packaging direction and communicate collection-level requirements to potential manufacturing partners.
Whether your brand favors minimalist white packaging, luxurious metallic finishes, or colorful contemporary designs, a structured project helps bring those choices together.
Start with Existing Molds, Customize for Your Brand
Custom packaging is an important part of brand differentiation, but entirely new molds can introduce additional development costs, technical requirements, and production lead times.
For startups and independent beauty brands, existing packaging molds can provide an attractive starting point.
Many cosmetic packaging manufacturers offer established container designs that can potentially be customized through color selection, decoration, printing, and finishing.
By exploring existing packaging options first, brands may discover designs that closely match their original concepts without immediately investing in new tooling.
This can be especially valuable when launching a first collection or testing a new product in the market.
Customization availability, minimum order quantities, and associated costs depend on the individual packaging model and manufacturer.
Turn Your Packaging Ideas into a Project
Discovering packaging is only the first step. The next challenge is communicating your requirements clearly enough to receive useful manufacturing proposals.
PKGROOM encourages a more structured approach.
Instead of sending a general inquiry asking for a catalog, brands can identify packaging preferences and organize their requirements into a project.
A well-prepared packaging project can include:
Preferred container types and capacities
Reference designs and visual concepts
Target order quantities
Color and decoration preferences
Material or functionality requirements
Additional manufacturing considerations
Providing these details helps manufacturers better understand the brand’s expectations and assess suitable production options.
The result is a sourcing conversation built around a defined project rather than an endless exchange of incomplete information.
A New Opportunity for Independent Beauty Brands
The global beauty market is no longer dominated exclusively by large corporations.
Independent skincare brands, niche beauty labels, and direct-to-consumer businesses continue to introduce creative products and distinctive brand identities.
For these emerging businesses, access to reliable manufacturing information can make a meaningful difference.
PKGROOM aims to make the early stages of Korean cosmetic packaging sourcing more transparent, visual, and accessible.
It brings together digital packaging discovery, 3D visualization, and project-based sourcing in one place.
For manufacturers, more clearly defined projects can also lead to more relevant inquiries and better communication with potential international customers.
Your Next Beauty Collection Begins Here
Creating a successful beauty brand requires countless decisions.
Your packaging shouldn’t have to begin with uncertainty.
Whether you’re searching for an elegant glass serum bottle, a minimalist airless container, a refillable packaging concept, or a complete skincare collection, PKGROOM can help you explore the possibilities.
Discover packaging designs, organize your ideas, and take the next step toward working with Korean manufacturers.
Your brand has a story. Let the packaging tell it.
PKGROOM is a digital cosmetic packaging discovery and sourcing platform operated by PLUS2LINK Co., Ltd., based in South Korea. By combining interactive 3D visualization, packaging information, and project-based manufacturer coordination, PKGROOM aims to simplify the connection between international beauty brands and Korean cosmetic packaging manufacturers.
Discover VXROOM, a browser-based AI motion fitness gaming platform. Turn your camera into a motion sensor with no apps or VR headsets required.
Looking for an engaging way to stay active at home without cluttering your room with expensive workout equipment or cumbersome VR gear? VXROOM is redefining active home entertainment by turning everyday cameras into real-time motion controllers.
Operating completely in the web browser, this platform makes cardio, strength training, and sports workouts as simple as standing in front of your screen.
What is VXROOM?
VXROOM is an AI-powered motion fitness game platform operated by Plus2Link. Using standard computer vision models, it tracks body postures and movement trajectories directly from video feeds—removing the barrier of expensive sensors or physical controllers.
Zero Downloads: Play immediately through standard web browsers without installing extra apps or plugins.
Dual-Screen Flexibility: Exercise on a desktop monitor, or sync a smartphone camera to cast movement directly to a Smart TV.
Instant Setup: Free-to-start access lets users jump into quick cardio sessions within seconds.
How It Works in 4 Simple Steps
Choose a Game: Pick your preferred workout category from the dashboard.
Allow Camera Access: Grant standard camera permission so the browser can track movement.
Step Back Safely: Maintain a clear perimeter so the camera captures full-body motion.
Move & Score: Follow on-screen rhythm cues, dodge obstacles, and track burned calories in real time.
Featured Workouts and Game Modes
VXROOM organizes workouts by intensity, duration, and target fitness goals:
1. Fitness & Cardio
City Runner: High-energy indoor cardio where you run in place to navigate endless roads.
Punch & Kick: Full-body strike workouts syncing punches and kicks to rhythmic targets.
Rhythm Dance & Wall Pass: Pose matching and beat tracking designed for agility, timing, and core stability.
Dumbbell Power & Sky Balance: Bodyweight routines focused on functional strength and balance control.
2. Interactive Sports
Racquet & Ball Sports: Practice stroke mechanics and timing with Grand Slam Tennis, Table Tennis, Baseball Homerun, and Virtual Golf.
Shooting & Scoring: Target quick footwork and hand coordination with Soccer Striker and Basket Count.
3. Reaction & Arcade
Rhythm Strike: Fast-paced multi-lane rhythm gameplay demanding quick hand reflexes.
MosHunter & Laser Dodge: Evasive movement drills designed to improve reaction speed and core evasion.
Daily Challenges and Motivation
Daily Streaks & Tokens: Earn attendance rewards and complete rotating daily goals (such as clearing 3 games and burning 100 kcal) for bonus tokens.
Real-Time Fitness Tracking: Review estimated calorie burn, session length, and personal best scores after each round.
Weekly Leaderboards: Compete with global players to claim top rankings on the platform leaderboards.
Ready to turn workout routines into immersive play? Launch your browser, grant camera access, and start moving with VXROOM.
