Jon Rahm to be eligible for 2027 Ryder Cup after striking deal with DP World Tour

Spaniard will pay fines for previous event clashes Deal includes playing in agreed tournaments this year Jon Rahm has reached a deal with the DP World Tour that will see him retain his membership and remain eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup. In an agreement similar to that signed by eight other LIV golfers in February, the Spaniard will pay all outstanding fines for playing in events that conflicted with DP World Tour events. Continue reading... Jon Rahm has revealed he has ended his dispute with the DP World Tour, which returns the Spaniard to contention for next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, but he played down the sense of golfers sharply exiting LIV. Rahm, who has been tipped to make a return to the PGA Tour, has cited tight contractual terms as a reason he and others are not completely in control of their own destiny.

The abrupt exit of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) abrupt exit from LIV – the Saudis will remove finance at the end of this year – has left the tour scrambling for alternative investment. Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau are LIV’s biggest names, whom many assumed would already be glancing towards a playing future elsewhere. Rahm urged caution. “As of right now, I have several years on my contract left,” Rahm said. So it’s not something I want to think about just yet.” Rahm did admit PIF’s change of approach towards LIV, after more than $5bn (£3.7bn) of commitment, left players in shock.

“I would say, like everybody, surprised, obviously unexpected,” he added. I want to keep competing. I want to keep sharing some time with them. But only time will tell.” Rahm had been engaged in a lengthy and high-profile standoff with the DP World Tour over fines relating to LIV participation. He is once again eligible to play in that domain after settling overdue monies and committing to play in five, non-major DP World Tour events in 2026.

“There was some concessions on both sides,” Rahm said. Obviously we’ve reached an agreement. That will not be a stress any more.” Including, that is, for the European captain, Luke Donald, who otherwise faced the prospect of defending the trophy in Ireland next September minus Rahm. Scott O’Neil, LIV’s chief executive, is the man faced with the invidious task of plugging the gaping hole about to be created by a Saudi departure. O’Neil explained he was still in the early phases of piecing together a plan aimed at attracting investors.

The fund remains the majority shareholder in LIV. So that’s been really positive.” Explore more on these topics Share Reuse this content Spaniard will pay fines for previous event clashes Deal includes playing in agreed tournaments this year Jon Rahm has reached a deal with the DP World Tour that will see him retain his membership and remain eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup. In an agreement similar to that signed by eight other LIV golfers in February, the Spaniard will pay all outstanding fines for playing in events that conflicted with DP World Tour events. Continue reading... Jon Rahm to be eligible for 2027 Ryder Cup after striking deal with DP World Tour