Bryson DeChambeau’s surprise move raised eyebrows as LIV Golf officials announced an act of defiance following speculation about the breakaway league’s future beyond 2026.

Jon Rahm claimed a dominant six-shot win in Mexico City on Monday morning Australian time, the Spaniard’s second of the year and fourth since joining LIV in late 2023.

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Rahm, who finished 21-under par, charged to victory with a seven-under 64 in the final round.

The former world No.1 has missed the top ten just once in LIV events, but failed to taste victory despite winning the individual title last year.

“I’ve performed poorly down the stretch on this course having a chance to win before, so it’s almost like I don’t let myself believe it,” Rahm said.

“If you would have told me last week on Thursday afternoon that I’d be winning by a six-shot margin this week, I would not have believed you because of how bad I played.

“[It was a] hell of an effort, and just what a Sunday.”

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Jon Rahm poses with the trophy after winning LIV Golf Mexico City.Source: Getty Images

As Rahm triumphed, LIV’s other biggest name DeChambeau was nowhere to be seen.

The two-time major champion withdrew from the tournament before the start of the final day, citing a wrist injury.

The issue arose after DeChambeau lost his cool earlier in the tournament.

After a blasting a bunker shot across a green, the American vented his anger with the condition of Club de Golf Chapultepec.

DeChambeau copped a bad lie in what he believed should have been rough.

“You got destroyed grass… oh this is rough,” he said.

“Guys this is what we’re playing on apparently!”

It was a rough week for the 32-year-old, who missed the cut at last week’s Masters with a triple bogey on the final hole of his second round.

DeChambeau was two-over par after three rounds, 16 shots behind leader Rahm, and footage of him failing to hit the hole on a short putt went viral.

Meanwhile, LIV’s officials pushed back on reports the league may be coming to an end.

LIV announced that they will be returning to Mexico City next year and have already put tickets on sale.

The announcement comes despite the financial uncertainty that lingers as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is set to withdraw its funding of the league.

CEO Scott O’Neil made passionate statements about LIV’s future during the tournament, which clearly doubled as a pitch to new investors.

The former chief executive of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers clearly believes LIV can secure more investment going forward.

They are also locked in to return to South Africa after attracting more than 100,000 fans to its first event in Johannesburg last month.

Hong Kong and Riyadh have also been flagged for returns in 2027, while LIV’s popular Adelaide event is under contract until 2031.

“We’re grateful to our hosts Club de Golf Chapultepec, the home team Torque GC, to the City of Mexico, the Salinas family and most importantly, the passionate fans whose support help make this event so special as we build for the future in Mexico,” LIV Golf’s executive vice president and head of events Ross Hallett said in a statement.

“We can’t wait to return in 2027 as we continue our mission to grow the game of golf around the world.”