Jon Rahm’s involvement with LIV remains more than controversial. The Spanish golfer is always on the challenge of the PGA. The Basque stated that money was an important element in his decision, that he might not have made the move if he had not won the Augusta Masters in 2023 and, above all, which continues with the desire that the PGA and LIV find a mutually beneficial agreement. But what is clear is that, at the time, he did not believe that his relationship with the PGA was so dangerous.
Rahm thinks that his participation in LIV will facilitate talks between the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund and traditional circuits. But his bet did not go as he hoped, because Rahm is one step away from saying goodbye to his place in the Ryder Cup against the imposition of fines that will amount to hundreds of thousands of pounds. of the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) for his participation in LIV without corresponding permission.
The player decided to appeal the fines and was allowed to participate in other European championships, such as defending the Ryder Cup. It is clear: he will not pay any kind of fine. Rahm is convinced he can play in any tournament and continues to appeal for any kind of punishment.in. But as ‘The Guardian’ points out. There may be consequences in the future at the beginning of 2025.
As the English newspaper pointed out, There has always been ‘friction’ between the PGA Tour and the LIV circuit. The DP World Tour has a strategic alliance with the PGA Tour, which means that there is a possibility that the Ryder Cup may be affected.
The golf world has spoken
The situation remains unresolved and so onActives from the world of golf continue to voice their opinion. The captain of Europe, Luke Donald, does not agree that the player is not in a more advanced situation and does not agree with this type of fines that can punish Rahm. The captain and the Spanish player are confident that this controversy will end up being resolved positively.
Rahm’s absence from the upcoming tournaments will be a difficult blow for the European team, especially after Rory McIlroy defended the Spanish player.