Hatton joins LIV Golf as member of Rahm's expansion team

World No. 16 Tyrrell Hatton is headed to LIV Golf as a member of Jon Rahm's expansion franchise, Legion XIII, the league announced Tuesday.

The group marks LIV's first expansion team. It also features highly touted amateur Caleb Surratt and qualifier Kieran Vincent.

"We've come a long way in a short period of time and are extremely proud of the team and brand we are building," Rahm said. "As we were developing the team's brand, it became clear that I wanted to fight alongside a group of guys who aligned perfectly with what the team stands for.

"Tyrrell is a fierce competitor, proven champion, and, of course, my Ryder Cup teammate. Caleb is one of the brightest next-gen stars of the game. And Kieran is a steady, talented ball-striker who earned his promotion to LIV and is elevating his game every day."

Rahm left the PGA TOUR for LIV in December for a reported fee of €450 million. The lucrative deal also included the keys to his own team. It was rumored in recent weeks that Hatton was going to make the switch. He'll net a reported £50 million, according to James Corrigan of The Telegraph.

Hatton will debut this week at Mayakoba.

"I'm really excited for this next chapter, to link up with Jon Rahm and Legion XIII, and to get started this week in Mexico," he said.

Hatton is a six-time winner on the DP World Tour and claimed the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational. The Englishman also played a crucial role in Europe's Ryder Cup triumph last year, earning 3.5 points across his four matches.