Eight DP World Tour members who jumped ship to LIV now have the freedom to play both tours.
On Saturday, the DP World Tour announced that Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig and Elvis Smylie were granted parole to compete at LIV without imposing further sanctions.
But one notable name was omitted from the player list: two-time major winner Jon Rahm.
Rahm, who is playing his third season with LIV this year, has reportedly received millions in fines from the DP World Tour for participating in LIV Golf events without clearance. In 2024, Rahm said he has no intention of paying the fines and initiated a formal appeal with the DP World Tour, allowing him to continue playing in DP World Tour events while the appeal was pending. Needing at least four starts outside the majors to retain his membership and be eligible for the 2025 Ryder Cup, Rahm was selected as one of Luke Donald’s captains, with his 3-2-0 record making him a central figure in Europe’s 15-13 win over the United States at Bethpage Black.
In order to play DP World Tour events in addition to LIV’s 14-tournament schedule, the terms agreed to by the eight LIV golfers include full payment of all outstanding fines for violations of DP World Tour rules, participation in additional designated DP World Tour tournaments, as well as associated media activity and promotion, and withdrawal of all pending appeals.
“The terms these members have accepted will add additional value to the DP World Tour and benefit the entire membership,” the DP World Tour said in a statement. “Provided that each member complies with the terms of their individual releases, no disciplinary action will be taken against them under the Regulations for Playing in Conflicting Tournaments at LIV Golf in 2026 and they will retain their membership status.”
The statement also clarified that the releases only apply to the 2026 season and do not set a precedent.
“Requests for release will be assessed on their individual merits in accordance with regulations to which all members must adhere,” the statement said.
If Rahm loses his appeal, his DP World Tour membership could be revoked or suspended, putting his participation in the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland in jeopardy.
An arbitration date for Rahm’s appeal has not yet been publicly released.
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