Jon Rahm reveals LIV Golf contract details, what it means for PGA Tour
LIV Golf star Jon Rahm and the DP World Tour have settled their dispute over his eligibility. What it means for the Ryder Cup and a PGA Tour return.
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. Rahm previously withdrew an appeal of his sanctions that had allowed him to enter DP World Tour events and play in the Ryder Cup last year. Rahm, however, revealed he still has "several years" left on his LIV Golf deal and has not yet considered any alternatives if the league were to not exist after 2026.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund officially announced last week that it would pull its funding following the end of this season. OPINION: LIV made Jon Rahm rich, but itโs impoverishing his long-term legacy "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.
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