Jon Rahm will be eligible for next year's Ryder Cup in Ireland after reaching an agreement with the DP World Tour, ending a long-running dispute that threatened his participation in golf's most prestigious team event.
The two-time major winner and former world number one had been locked in a standoff with the European tour since joining the breakaway LIV Golf circuit in 2024. His refusal to pay fines for playing LIV events without official permission left him ineligible for DP World Tour events and not in good standing—a status that would have ruled him out of Ryder Cup selection.
Now, the 31-year-old Spaniard has agreed to pay fines believed to be around £2 million and will play a minimum of five DP World Tour events. The deal comes just a week after Saudi Arabia announced it would stop funding the LIV Golf League beyond the 2026 season.
For Europe's Ryder Cup captain, Luke Donald, this is welcome news. Rahm has been a cornerstone of European success in recent editions, playing in four contests and helping the continent win three, including the last two in Rome and New York. His partnership with fellow LIV star Tyrrell Hatton has been particularly formidable—the duo remains unbeaten in five matches together, with four victories.
Rahm's individual Ryder Cup record is equally impressive: nine wins, five losses, and three halves across 17 matches. Notably, he boasts a perfect record in foursomes, winning all six contests against American pairings. The next Ryder Cup takes place at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland, from 17-19 September 2027.
Rahm is not the only LIV player to reach terms with the DP World Tour. Eight others—including Hatton, Laurie Canter, Tom McKibbin, Thomas Detry, Victor Perez, Adrian Meronk, David Puig, and Australia's Elvis Smylie—have already agreed to similar deals, requiring them to play at least six DP World Tour events. The tour can also stipulate two specific tournaments these players must compete in.
Throughout the dispute, Rahm remained confident a solution would be found. Now, with his Ryder Cup future secured, fans can look forward to seeing one of Europe's finest talents back in the blue and gold.