Jon Rahm agrees DP World Tour deal to regain Ryder Cup eligibility
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Updated · BBC.com · May 5
Jon Rahm agrees DP World Tour deal to regain Ryder Cup eligibility
12 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 5
The Spaniard, 31, will pay about £2m in outstanding fines and play at least five tour events before Europe’s 2027 match at Adare Manor in Ireland.
The agreement ends a dispute over Rahm’s LIV appearances without release since 2024, restoring his good standing with the European circuit and availability to captain Luke Donald.
Rahm, a four-time Ryder Cup player, remains contracted to LIV, whose future has come under scrutiny after Saudi Arabia said it would stop funding the league beyond 2026.
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