Jon Rahm free for 2027 Ryder Cup after striking deal with DP World Tour
Summary
Golfer Jon Rahm has resolved his dispute with the DP World Tour, allowing him to play in the 2027 Ryder Cup. Meanwhile, the LIV Golf tour faces uncertainty as Saudi Arabia’s main investor, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), plans to stop funding by the end of the year, leaving LIV to find new backers.Key Facts
- Jon Rahm settled a dispute over fines with the DP World Tour and can now compete in their events again.
- Rahm agreed to play five DP World Tour events in 2026 as part of the deal.
- The Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in 2027 will include Rahm as a contender.
- The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is withdrawing financial support from LIV Golf by the end of 2024.
- LIV Golf is currently looking for new investors, with interest from private equity and wealthy individuals.
- Rahm has several years left on his LIV contract and is not planning to leave the tour immediately.
- LIV Golf’s CEO, Scott O’Neil, is working on a plan to secure new funding for the tour.
- Rahm expressed surprise at the sudden change in LIV’s financial backing and said players want to keep competing.
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