Jon Rahm has settled his dispute with the DP World Tour, allowing him to potentially play in the 2027 Ryder Cup. He revealed details about his LIV Golf contract, indicating he has several years left on it amid uncertainty for the tour beyond 2026.
Key points
Jon Rahm settled his dispute with the DP World Tour
He can potentially play in the 2027 Ryder Cup
Rahm has several years left on his LIV Golf contract
LIV Golf's future beyond 2026 is uncertain
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is withdrawing its funding
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Jon Rahm reveals LIV Golf contract details, what it means for PGA Tour
Jon Rahm and the DP World Tour have settled their months-long dispute, clearing the way for the Spanish golf star to potentially participate in the 2027 Ryder Cup. But reinstatement and a return to the PGA Tour could be more difficult after Rahm offered up new details about his current LIV Golf contract and his feelings about the tour's uncertain status beyond 2026.
Rahm announced the agreement with the DP World Tour during a news conference ahead of LIV Golf Virginia on May 5, and DP World Tour officials confirmed Rahm's eligibility in a statement. The number of tournaments Rahm had to play to maintain his DP World Tour member status, as well as fines accrued for playing in conflicting events without a release, were among the issues that reportedly had to be resolved.
See the LIV golfers who continue to draw attention through both current competition and their place in the broader discussion.
Above, Byeong Hun An in action during the first round of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club.
Paul Casey of Crushers GC chips onto the first green during the finals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort.
Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after winning in a playoff against Byeong-Hun An of South Korea during the final round of The Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2018, in Dublin, Ohio.
Sergio Garcia plays his shot on the seventeenth hole from the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Tyrrell Hatton tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Charles Howell III, Bryson DeChambeau and Paul Casey of the Crushers GC celebrate the Dallas LIV team championship during the final round of the LIV Golf Dallas golf tournament at Maridoe Golf Club.
Dustin Johnson lines up a putt on the 17th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Martin Kaymer of team Cleeks Golf Club hits a tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the LIV Golf Virginia golf tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
Anthony Kim hits from the second tee during the final round of the LIV Golf Black Diamond Ranch golf tournament at Black Diamond Ranch.
Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC reacts to a putt at the 12th green on day one of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
Joaquin Niemann of Torque GC celebrates after winning day three of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 08, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
Louis Oosthuizen of Stinger GC tees off at the ninth hole on day two of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 07, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
British golfer Ian Poulter of Majesticks GC plays his shot from the second tee during the quarterfinals of the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Miami at Trump National Doral Miami golf club in Miami, Florida, on October 28, 2022.
Jon Rahm of Legion XIII poses with the LIV golf season individual trophy on day three of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on August 17, 2025, in Westfield, Indiana.
South African golfer Charl Schwartzel celebrates with the trophy after winning the LIV Golf Invitational London at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022. The $25 million event marked the launch of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, the richest tournament purse in golf history at the time.
Australia's Cameron Smith of Ripper GC plays a shot at the 5th tee during the first round of the LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon on May 2, 2025.
USA's Bubba Watson watches his shot during the second day of the LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club in Adelaide on February 15, 2025.
Lee Westwood of Majesticks GC reacts to a putt on the 18th hole during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational - Orlando at The Orange County National on April 02, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
LIV Golf remains in the headlines as executives meet amid ongoing conversations about the future of the sport.
See the LIV golfers who continue to draw attention through both current competition and their place in the broader discussion.
Above, Byeong Hun An in action during the first round of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
LIV Golf remains in the headlines as executives meet amid ongoing conversations about the future of the sport.
See the LIV golfers who continue to draw attention through both current competition and their place in the broader discussion.
Above, Byeong Hun An in action during the first round of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Paul Casey of Crushers GC chips onto the first green during the finals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after winning in a playoff against Byeong-Hun An of South Korea during the final round of The Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2018, in Dublin, Ohio.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Sergio Garcia plays his shot on the seventeenth hole from the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Tyrrell Hatton tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Charles Howell III, Bryson DeChambeau and Paul Casey of the Crushers GC celebrate the Dallas LIV team championship during the final round of the LIV Golf Dallas golf tournament at Maridoe Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Dustin Johnson lines up a putt on the 17th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Martin Kaymer of team Cleeks Golf Club hits a tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the LIV Golf Virginia golf tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Anthony Kim hits from the second tee during the final round of the LIV Golf Black Diamond Ranch golf tournament at Black Diamond Ranch.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC reacts to a putt at the 12th green on day one of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Joaquin Niemann of Torque GC celebrates after winning day three of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 08, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Louis Oosthuizen of Stinger GC tees off at the ninth hole on day two of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 07, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
British golfer Ian Poulter of Majesticks GC plays his shot from the second tee during the quarterfinals of the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Miami at Trump National Doral Miami golf club in Miami, Florida, on October 28, 2022.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Jon Rahm of Legion XIII poses with the LIV golf season individual trophy on day three of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on August 17, 2025, in Westfield, Indiana.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
South African golfer Charl Schwartzel celebrates with the trophy after winning the LIV Golf Invitational London at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022. The $25 million event marked the launch of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, the richest tournament purse in golf history at the time.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Australia's Cameron Smith of Ripper GC plays a shot at the 5th tee during the first round of the LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon on May 2, 2025.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
USA's Bubba Watson watches his shot during the second day of the LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club in Adelaide on February 15, 2025.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Lee Westwood of Majesticks GC reacts to a putt on the 18th hole during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational - Orlando at The Orange County National on April 02, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.
"I'm pretty sure they did a pretty good job when they drafted that, so I don't see many ways out," Rahm said about his LIV Golf contract, according to ESPN. "Right now, I'm not really thinking about it because we still have a season to play and majors to compete for. It's not something I want to think about just yet."
Rahm emphasized he still wants to play with LIV Golf if the league continues, but noted golfers had previously been told PIF funding would last for "many years." Various reports have pegged Rahm's contract with LIV Golf to be worth between $300 million and $500 million. An exact figure is not known.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neill told reporters on May 5 the emphasis will remain on team golf as the league looks to secure future investment, and that it's still finalizing a business plan without Saudi backing.
"Honestly, I think the initial news and the rumors over there in Mexico, since we're in a tournament week, I almost just tried to act as if it was just rumors," Rahm said. "Because we're competing, I didn't want to waste any energy on an already demanding week thinking about it.
"For me, the reality kind of came afterwards. I would say, like everybody, surprised. Obviously unexpected. We did hear the news that there would be funding for many years. But then as the future of the league goes, I think that's obviously a question for the businesspeople."
How DP World Tour could help a Jon Rahm PGA Tour return
Membership on the DP World Tour gives Rahm a home tour if LIV Golf does not survive. It appears he would have to wait at least one year to return to the PGA Tour, though even that's unclear at this point.
Playing on the DP World Tour could allow Rahm to take the same pathway Patrick Reed is using to get back to the PGA Tour through its past champion category. Reed isn't permitted to play on the PGA Tour until after this year's FedEx Cup playoffs, in conjunction with one year after his last appearance with LIV Golf. Reed has been competing in DP World Tour events for most of the 2026 season.
What sanctions Rahm and other current LIV Golf members might face if they attempt to return to the PGA Tour are uncertain. Rahm left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in December 2023 as a high-profile defection that reignited tension and ultimately prolonged the dispute between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf after the two sides had come to a framework agreement to join together.
Is Jon Rahm eligible for the Ryder Cup?
Yes. Rahm is now eligible to be part of the European Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor in 2027 by regaining his status on the DP World Tour moving forward, either through earning enough Ryder Cup points to be an automatic qualifier or as a captain's pick.
What was Jon Rahm, DP World Tour dispute about?
DP World Tour rules state players can maintain their membership while competing on different tours so long as they play in a minimum of four non-major DP World Tour events. But for LIV golfers, the requirement is six non-major DP World Tour events, with two chosen by the tour. Rahm did not initially agree to those terms like other European golfers playing with LIV Golf this season and said he did not intend to pay the fines related to those bylaws.
Rahm told reporters on May 5 both sides made concessions, though he did not elaborate on the deal.
"I was never worried about that," Rahm said, according to ESPN. "There were some things I believed in that I wanted them to agree with me. I knew it was a matter of time. I also understand they have their bylaws, and they have to follow certain procedures, and things are never as easy or as fast as we think they would be – or at least I would have liked. But I was never worried."
"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," the DP World Tour said in its statement on May 5. "This involves payment of all outstanding fines accrued from 2024 to date, along with participation in agreed DP World Tour tournaments (outside the majors) in the remainder of the 2026 season."
Jon Rahm stats
Rahm is the two-time defending LIV Golf individual champion and he's back up to No. 21 in the world golf rankings after winning twice on LIV Golf this season, including last month at LIV Mexico City. This is the first season in which the world golf rankings are awarding points for LIV Golf events.
Rahm, the 2023 Masters winner and 2021 U.S. Open champion, hasn't finished inside the top five at one of golf's majors since making the switch from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf. He finished in a tie for 38th place at The Masters last month after finishing 1-over par for the tournament.
