Jon Rahm accuses DP World Tour of 'extorting' LIV Golf players
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Key Points:
- Jon Rahm, a two-time major champion and LIV Golf player, criticized the DP World Tour for "extorting" players by imposing mandatory tournament participation and fines related to playing in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league.
- Rahm objects to the DP World Tour's requirement that players participate in a minimum of six events, including specific tournaments, calling the conditions unfair and restrictive to player freedom.
- Despite being a dual member of the PGA and DP World Tours throughout his career, Rahm questions why releases and penalties are now demanded for playing LIV Golf events, which are recognized in official world rankings.
- Rahm is willing to comply with a four-tournament minimum membership requirement but refuses to accept the current six-event mandate, accusing the
