Jon Rahm would be an unquestionable loss if he’s unavailable for the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in 2027, but the Spaniard remains resolute in his stance against paying fines to be eligible to play on the DP World Tour and ultimately selection for the biennial team event.

Tom McKibbin was one of eight DP World Tour members to be granted permission to play in conflicting tournaments on LIV Golf for the 2026 season while Jon Rahm’s route remains a more complicated issue.