Story byPhoto by Justin Casterline/Getty ImagesAaditya KrishnamurthyWed, March 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC·2 min readJon Rahm stepped in to help several LIV Golf players caught in the Middle East after travel plans were thrown into chaos by the escalating conflict involving Iran. Players had been left stranded in Dubai as they prepared for the latest LIV Golf event in Hong Kong, with airport closures and flight cancellations making travel nearly impossible. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Spanish star organised a private jet to help the group reach the tournament in time. Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty ImagesJon Rahm steps in as LIV Golf players stranded by Middle East travel chaosSeveral LIV Golf players found themselves unable to leave the Middle East after military strikes in the region led to widespread flight cancellations. Many had been in Dubai ahead of the league’s upcoming tournament in Hong Kong. With airspace restrictions and airport closures in place, players were left scrambling for alternatives. Jon Rahm arranged for a private jet to pick up the group, who had travelled overland from Dubai towards Oman to catch the flight. This allowed them to continue their journey to Hong Kong ahead of the event. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThose affected included Tom McKibbin, Caleb Surratt, Thomas Detry, Adrian Meronk, Anirban Lahiri, Lee Westwood, and Sam Horsfield. Middle East conflict disrupts LIV Golf event travel plansThe disruption followed military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, which sparked a wider regional crisis.