Jon Rahm, DP World tour settle dispute

TL;DR

Jon Rahm and the DP World Tour have reached an agreement allowing him to participate in the Ryder Cup after resolving disputes over fines related to his LIV Golf membership. The deal includes conditional releases for conflicting tournaments during the 2026 season.

Key points

Jon Rahm reached an agreement with the DP World Tour.
The agreement allows him to play in the Ryder Cup 2026.
Rahm's participation in LIV Golf events is conditional.
Outstanding fines have been settled as part of the agreement.
Rahm expressed uncertainty about his future with LIV Golf.

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 19: Jon Rahm of Legion XIII looks on from 18th green during day four of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on April 19, 2026 in Mexico City. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) | Getty Images Adare Manor will feature Jon Rahm after all. There had been some discussion and/or concern around whether or not Spaniard Jon Rahm would be able to tee it up on behalf of Team Europe when the Ryder Cup visits Ireland next year. Given Rahm’s relationship with the DP World tour, how that has been fractured by his membership in LIV Golf, and a million other things in between, Rahm was facing fines that he took issue with and those fines threatened his potential to be a part of the European group.

Statement from a spokesperson from the @DPWorldTour: “The DP World Tour and Jon Rahm have come to an agreement on conditional releases to play in conflicting tournaments on LIV Golf during the remainder of its 2026 season. This involves payment of all outstanding fines accrued…

— GOLF.com (@GOLF\_com) May 5, 2026 Beyond the fines that were of issue, participation in certain DP World Tour events was seemingly a flashpoint. Whatever the case may be it would appear that all matters are resolved which ensures that Rahm will be playing in the Ryder cup. But what of everything between now and then? With all of the rumors of LIV Golf potentially folding or changing on some level… will Rahm still be a part of it then? Will there be something to be a part of? Could he possibly be back on the PGA Tour? If some other avenue opens up for him to pursue to re-join it? As there have been for several years now, there remain a lot of questions. Rahm discussed all relevant matters on Tuesday ahead of this week’s LIV event and specifically said that he doesn’t see “many ways out” of his contract with the league. 🚨🗣️🇪🇸 #DONT SEE A WAY OUT — Jon Rahm has commented on his future at LIV Golf. “Again, like you just said, as of right now, I have several years on my contract left, and I'm pretty sure they did a pretty good job when they drafted that….”

“So I don't see many ways out, and as… pic.twitter.com/27TNm2EOCk

Q&A

What agreement did Jon Rahm reach with the DP World Tour?

Jon Rahm agreed to conditional releases to play in LIV Golf events and settled outstanding fines with the DP World Tour.

Will Jon Rahm participate in the Ryder Cup 2026?

Yes, Jon Rahm will be able to play for Team Europe in the Ryder Cup 2026 in Ireland.

What are the implications of Jon Rahm's contract with LIV Golf?

Jon Rahm indicated he has several years left on his contract with LIV Golf and does not foresee many ways to exit it.