Jon Rahm has ended his dispute with the DP World Tour, making him eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, but the Spaniard played down talk of a swift departure from LIV Golf. Rahm, who has been tipped to return to the PGA Tour, cited tight contractual terms as a reason he and others are not fully in control of their futures.
The abrupt exit of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) from LIV at the end of this year has left the tour seeking alternative investment. Rahm, one of LIV’s biggest names, urged caution. “As of right now, I have several years on my contract left,” he said. “I don’t see many ways out.” He admitted PIF’s change of approach was unexpected, but said he wants to keep competing with LIV.
To settle the dispute, Rahm paid overdue fines and committed to play in five non-major DP World Tour events in 2026. “There were concessions on both sides,” he noted. The agreement removes a major headache for European captain Luke Donald, who otherwise faced defending the trophy without Rahm.
LIV chief executive Scott O’Neil is tasked with filling the funding void left by PIF. He said he has received “a dozen inbound calls” from potential investors, including private equity and high-net-worth individuals. O’Neil declined to clarify whether PIF seeks a monetary return, stating it is “too early” to speculate on value creation.
