Justin Rose weighed in on the ongoing dispute between Rahm and the DP World Tour. While Rahm didn’t “like the situation” and preferred to stay with LIV Golf, his teammate had a different suggestion.

Earlier this month, Rahm rejected an offer to come back to the DP World Tour and compete in the 2027 Ryder Cup.

At TPC Sawgrass during the presser on March 10, 2026, Rose told the media that he’d “like to see Jon” at the upcoming Ryder Cup.

Tom McKibbin, Victor Perez, Tyrrell Hatton, Thomas Detry, Laurie Canter, Adrian Meronk, David Puig, and Elvis Smylie took up the DP World Tour’s deal and maintained their membership.

Reflecting on that, Rose said, “There's pretty decent precedent that the deal wasn't outrageous that they were proposing. But at the same time, I would like to see Jon pay his fines for sure and be a part of the Ryder Cup.”

Rose noted that playing for LIV Golf was Rahm's decision. And he’s doing well at the Saudi-backed league by winning tournaments and making money. With three LIV Golf events in 2026, Rahm has already won one and finished second in two. 

“So I would just see it as a cost of doing business for Jon,” Rose continued. “For me, being in the Ryder Cup is more than about money. What I would say, where he may have a point is the Tour making him play extra events. Maybe he has a point there.” 

“Maybe there's some middle ground where he would do his best to support the Tour as and when, but not necessarily have that hung over his head, but paying his fines is obviously step number one.”

Rahm's rejection came despite claims that his offer was 'softer' than the one accepted by Brooks Koepka.

Why Did Jon Rahm Refuse To Return to the DP World Tour?

Rahm didn’t align with the conditions set by the DP World Tour. The officials asked him to play six events a year. He claimed he’d sign with the tour right away if they lowered the number to four events a year, as the rules say. 

“I think we should be able to freely play where we want and have the choice to play where we want and not be dictated what we do,” Jon Rahm told the media at LIV Golf Hong Kong. “It just seems like in a way they’re using our impact in tournaments and fining us and trying to benefit both ways from what we have to offer.” 

“And it’s just in a way they’re extorting players like myself and young players that have nothing to do with the politics of the game. I don’t like the situation, and I’m not going to agree to that.”

Jon Rahm is willing to pay the fines to play in the 2027 Ryder Cup. But he can’t manage to play two extra events while actively competing on LIV Golf. 

Can Rahm and the DP World Tour agree in time? Let us know what you think in the comments.

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Written by

Krushna Pattnaik

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Sagnik Bagchi