Summary
Rory McIlroy has asked Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to pay fines to the DP World Tour to show their support for the European Ryder Cup team. Hatton and Rahm were fined for playing in LIV Golf events that conflicted with the DP World Tour, but they have appealed the fines. These unresolved issues continue to affect their eligibility for future Ryder Cup events.
Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy urged Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to settle their fines with the DP World Tour.
- Hatton and Rahm were fined for playing in LIV Golf events while still members of the European tour.
- Their appeal in 2024 allowed them to play in enough events to remain eligible for the 2023 Ryder Cup.
- The appeals have not yet been resolved, impacting their eligibility for the 2027 Ryder Cup.
- McIlroy suggested paying fines would demonstrate their commitment to Europe's Ryder Cup team.
- In 2023, American Ryder Cup players were paid for the first time, but some pledged to donate their earnings.
- McIlroy supports the DP World Tour's rules and believes players understood the consequences of joining LIV Golf.
