Jon Rahm dishes on LIV Golf contract as DP World Tour dispute ends
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Jon Rahm and the DP World Tour have resolved their dispute, making Rahm eligible for the 2027 Ryder Cup by regaining his DP World Tour membership status.
- Rahm remains under contract with LIV Golf for several more years, complicating any potential return to the PGA Tour, especially as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund plans to withdraw funding from LIV Golf after the 2026 season.
- Rahm's DP World Tour membership offers a possible pathway back to the PGA Tour if LIV Golf ceases operations, similar to the route Patrick Reed is taking through the past champion category.
- The agreement with the DP World Tour includes Rahm paying fines accrued for playing conflicting events without release and committing to participate in a set number of DP World Tour tournaments during the 2026 season.
- Rahm, a two-time LIV Golf individual champion and former major winner, has not placed in the top five of a major since joining LIV Golf, while the world golf rankings now award points for LIV Golf events.
