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Jon Rahm has stated he will not pay the fines imposed by the DP World Tour, raising doubts over his participation in the 2025 Ryder Cup. The Spaniard, who played a crucial role in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory in Rome last year, faces a dilemma due to his move to LIV Golf.
Rahm was fined for competing in LIV Golf events that conflicted with DP World Tour tournaments without seeking permission. To retain his membership and eligibility for the Ryder Cup, Rahm needs to participate in three more DP World Tour events by November. Despite entering the Spanish Open, Dunhill Links Championship, and Andalucia Masters, Rahm’s eligibility remains in question as he has not yet paid the fines.
A DP World Tour spokesperson indicated that Rahm’s ineligibility to play is contingent on the fines being settled. Rahm, speaking at LIV Chicago, expressed his dissatisfaction with the fines, stating, “I’m not a big fan of the fines. I don’t intend to pay the fines and we keep trying to have a discussion with them about how we can make this happen.”
European players are required to compete in four DP World Tour events annually to maintain their membership. While Rahm’s participation in the Paris Olympic Games counts as one, he has limited options remaining. The French Open and Genesis Championship in South Korea are potential events, but Rahm would still need to secure sufficient points to qualify for the season-ending play-offs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Tyrrell Hatton, another LIV player, was permitted to compete in the British Masters after appealing his fines, highlighting a potential avenue for Rahm. However, former European captain Padraig Harrington emphasized adherence to rules, stating, “The Ryder Cup is bigger than just the match. It is the backbone of the European Tour.”
Rory McIlroy had previously suggested that the European Tour might need to adjust its rules for Ryder Cup eligibility due to Rahm’s situation. Yet, European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has indicated that no special accommodations will be made, affirming the need for compliance with existing policies.
