What Jon Rahm’s shocking move to LIV means for golf’s future
1 year ago

What Jon Rahm’s shocking move to LIV means for golf’s future

New York Times  

This is the moment it all becomes normal. “I’ve always been very interested in history and legacy,” Rahm said, “and right now the PGA Tour has that.” Right now. The moment Jay Monahan and the PGA Tour went behind the players’ backs and made a deal with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, it changed the calculus. GO DEEPER Ambition meets survival: PGA Tour, Saudi PIF and the deal to shape golf’s future So why snag Rahm? LIV’s best leverage in negotiations might be taking superstars like Rahm, among others, and forcing the PGA Tour back to the table for substantial negotiations.

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LIV adds Florida State alum for second signing of a young player
3 days, 21 hours ago

LIV adds Florida State alum for second signing of a young player

Associated Press  

LIV Golf is looking younger as it adds new players to the team rosters, the most recent Friday when the Cleeks announced it was signing Fredrik Kjetterup of Denmark, who finished among the top 10 in the PGA Tour University ranking at Florida State. The Iron Heads two weeks ago signed 22-year-old Yubin Jang, the Korean Tour’s player of the …

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf and PGA Tour match is giving back to fans of a divided sport
1 week, 5 days ago

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf and PGA Tour match is giving back to fans of a divided sport

Associated Press  

Two of the best players each from LIV Golf versus the PGA Tour in a televised match might remind golf fans what they’re missing outside of the four majors. “We’re trying to bring these players together, and the most opportunities we can get to do that, the better,” McIlroy said Wednesday in a conference call for “The Crypto.com Showdown” that …

Brooks Koepka anticipates Ryder Cup vibe in LIV vs. PGA Tour match in Las Vegas
1 week, 6 days ago

Brooks Koepka anticipates Ryder Cup vibe in LIV vs. PGA Tour match in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

Brooks Koepka feels like he could be stepping into another Ryder Cup environment, match play with bragging rights at stake, even if it’s only two-man teams competing in one match instead of 12-man teams in 28 matches. Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau, each a major champion the last two years while playing for LIV Golf, take on Scottie Scheffler and Rory …

LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O’Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says
3 weeks, 5 days ago

LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O’Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says

Associated Press  

LIV Golf is hiring Scott O’Neil, former CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, to replace Greg Norman in running the Saudi-backed rival league about to enter its fourth season, The Athletic reported Wednesday. O’Neil takes over as PGA Tour Enterprises is negotiating with PIF over becoming a minority investor, a critical deal in helping to repair a …

Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions

CNN  

CNN — Rory McIlroy thinks that Donald Trump’s return to presidency could help unify the fractured landscape of men’s professional golf by brokering a deal between the PGA Tour and the breakaway Saudi-backed LIV Golf. When asked on Wednesday if Trump could deliver on his own assertion that he could fix the LIV-PGA Tour deal in 15 minutes, McIlroy said: …

Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA Tour and LIV Golf discussions

CNN  

CNN — Rory McIlroy thinks that Donald Trump’s return to presidency could help unify the fractured landscape of men’s professional golf by brokering a deal between the PGA Tour and the breakaway Saudi-backed LIV Golf. When asked on Wednesday if Trump could deliver on his own assertion that he could fix the LIV-PGA Tour deal in 15 minutes, McIlroy said: …

Report: PGA Tour-LIV merger rumors premature
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Report: PGA Tour-LIV merger rumors premature

Daily Mail  

In an unsurprising turn of events, the British tabloid report of a finalized merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf may have been premature. The shock merger between the PGA Tour and LIV was announced in early June 2023, with a self-imposed Dec. 31, 2023, deadline to finalize the "framework agreement." That deadline came and went, and PGA Tour …

Does Trump’s victory clear the way for PGA Tour-PIF merger? Rory McIlroy thinks so
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Does Trump’s victory clear the way for PGA Tour-PIF merger? Rory McIlroy thinks so

LA Times  

Rory McIlroy walks off the 18th green following the second round of the British Open Golf Championships on July 19 at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. In fact, at times he’s been the most vocal critic among PGA Tour players, saying last year that “If LIV Golf was the last place to play golf on Earth, I would retire.” …

Rory McIlroy suggests new timeline for PGA Tour and LIV Golf to strike deal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy suggests new timeline for PGA Tour and LIV Golf to strike deal

The Independent  

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Americans go for another win in the Presidents Cup. Jon Rahm is back on the European tour
3 months ago

Americans go for another win in the Presidents Cup. Jon Rahm is back on the European tour

Associated Press  

PGA Tour THE PRESIDENTS CUP Site: Montreal. This is the first U.S. team without either Jordan Spieth or Justin Thomas since the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah.. Adam Scott is playing in his 11th consecutive Presidents Cup without ever having won. Rahm must play four European tour events to be eligible for the Ryder Cup.. Rahm has won the tournament …

DeChambeau, Scheffler part of PGA Tour- LIV Golf match
3 months, 2 weeks ago

DeChambeau, Scheffler part of PGA Tour- LIV Golf match

The Hindu  

Las Vegas Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will take on LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in Las Vegas, Golfweek reported Wednesday, the first time outside the Majors top players from each circuit will compete against each other. Blake Smith of Hambric Sports, who manages Scheffler and Koepka for Hambric Sports, confirmed their appearance …

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler to face Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in PGA v LIV grudge match
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler to face Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in PGA v LIV grudge match

The Independent  

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Scheffler and DeChambeau part of PGA Tour-LIV Golf match in Las Vegas, report says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Scheffler and DeChambeau part of PGA Tour-LIV Golf match in Las Vegas, report says

Associated Press  

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will take on LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in Las Vegas, Golfweek reported Wednesday, the first time outside the majors top players from each circuit will compete against each other. Blake Smith of Hambric Sports, who manages Scheffler and Koepka for Hambric Sports, confirmed their appearance and said …

Jon Rahm’s Open resurgence points to LIV’s increasing relevance to golf
5 months ago

Jon Rahm’s Open resurgence points to LIV’s increasing relevance to golf

The Telegraph  

Of course, DeChambeau, Rahm and the rest of the rebels — with Rahm tied for seventh, Dean Burmester was the next-best of the clan in a tie for 19th — arrived in Ayrshire thinking of their own performance and not that of their breakaway circuit. DeChambeau was still in Troon, not because he admires the Ayrshire architecture or because he …

Paul McGinley believes Jon Rahm is ‘hoping for a deal’ between PGA Tour and LIV
5 months, 1 week ago

Paul McGinley believes Jon Rahm is ‘hoping for a deal’ between PGA Tour and LIV

The Independent  

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Jon Rahm hoping to ride Spanish momentum to end drought
5 months, 1 week ago

Jon Rahm hoping to ride Spanish momentum to end drought

Associated Press  

TROON, Scotland — Jon Rahm felt like one of the most popular players when he arrived at Royal Troon, even if it had nothing to do with him or with his golf. “I think because we’ve heard ‘It’s Coming Home’ so many times the last few years that nobody wants to see it come home at this point.” Throw in …

US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau urges PGA Tour and LIV Golf to ‘figure it out’
6 months, 1 week ago

US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau urges PGA Tour and LIV Golf to ‘figure it out’

The Independent  

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Jon Rahm withdraws from LIV Houston with foot injury a week before U.S. Open
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jon Rahm withdraws from LIV Houston with foot injury a week before U.S. Open

Associated Press  

HUMBLE, Texas — Jon Rahm withdrew from LIV Golf Houston after six holes on Saturday because of an infection in his left foot, with the U.S. Open set to start in five days. He left the PGA Tour for the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League in December. While it has been 14 months since he claimed a victory on any tour, …

PGA Tour insists it is making progress in talks with LIV Golf's Saudi backers PIF but does not open up on New York meeting with Tiger Woods and co
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PGA Tour insists it is making progress in talks with LIV Golf's Saudi backers PIF but does not open up on New York meeting with Tiger Woods and co

Daily Mail  

The PGA Tour has claimed it has made progress amid negotiations with LIV Golf's Saudi backers in recent months. PGA Tour Enterprises' entire Transaction Subcommittee, a group that includes 15-times major champion Tiger Woods, was present at the latest meeting with Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan. The PGA Tour has claimed it has made progress amid negotiations with LIV …

Rory McIlroy moves into contention at Muirfield ahead of crunch PGA Tour and Saudi talks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy moves into contention at Muirfield ahead of crunch PGA Tour and Saudi talks

The Telegraph  

Rory McIlroy survived the arduous layout that is Muirfield Village here before rushing off for the long-awaited meeting between the PGA Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund which could one day be seen as the defining moment in the professional male game’s civil war. ‌Tiger Woods and Adam Scott were scheduled to attend in person, as was PGA Tour commissioner …

Defending champion Koepka looks to deliver more PGA punishment on ‘big boy’ course at Valhalla
7 months, 1 week ago

Defending champion Koepka looks to deliver more PGA punishment on ‘big boy’ course at Valhalla

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Brooks Koepka called them “punishment workouts” — the heavy menu of sprints and weightlifting that sap the color from his face, put him on the verge of throwing up, and leave him dreaming of ways to avoid that kind of torture in the future. Five weeks later, he’s at Valhalla — a “big-boy golf course,” as he …

Tiger Woods admits his part in tour-LIV talks could cost him Ryder Cup captaincy
7 months, 1 week ago

Tiger Woods admits his part in tour-LIV talks could cost him Ryder Cup captaincy

The Independent  

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At LIV now, Rahm says ‘I’m still a PGA Tour member’ and he wants that tour to succeed, too
7 months, 1 week ago

At LIV now, Rahm says ‘I’m still a PGA Tour member’ and he wants that tour to succeed, too

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jon Rahm’s move to LIV Golf last year has been portrayed as a turning point in the “us vs. them” narrative that has overrun this sport over the past 24 months. “You guys keep saying ‘the other side,’” Rahm said Tuesday as he prepared for the PGA Championship at Valhalla. I still want to support the PGA …

LIV Golf star unleashes astonishing attack on 'talentless fool' Brandel Chamblee over his shock PGA Tour-PIF U-turn... and claims 'p*ssy' analyst is 'disliked by most people in golf world'
7 months, 1 week ago

LIV Golf star unleashes astonishing attack on 'talentless fool' Brandel Chamblee over his shock PGA Tour-PIF U-turn... and claims 'p*ssy' analyst is 'disliked by most people in golf world'

Daily Mail  

LIV Golf's Anthony Kim has launched a blistering attack on top golf analyst Brandel Chamblee, calling him a 'p*ssy' and a 'talentless fool' after his LIV Golf U-turn. Anthony Kim has launched a social media attack at former golf pro Brandel Chamblee Chamblee this week U-turned on his LIV opinion and says the PGA Tour should make a deal Kim …

PGA Championship invites 7 LIV players to get top 100 in the world
7 months, 2 weeks ago

PGA Championship invites 7 LIV players to get top 100 in the world

Associated Press  

The PGA Championship officially has Tiger Woods in a field released Tuesday that includes invitations to seven players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf, giving the major 99 of the 100 in the world ranking at Valhalla next week. The PGA leans on a catch-all category of “special invitations.” The group of LIV players includes Patrick Reed, whose tie for 12th in …

Rory McIlroy responds to shock reports of ‘$850m LIV Golf’ offer
8 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy responds to shock reports of ‘$850m LIV Golf’ offer

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy denies rumors he is close to accepting LIV Golf offer, says future is on PGA Tour
8 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy denies rumors he is close to accepting LIV Golf offer, says future is on PGA Tour

New York Times  

Rory McIlroy has denied rumors that he is close to accepting an offer with LIV Golf. Speaking to Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis at the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage event Tuesday, McIlroy shut down a report from London-based newspaper City A.M. saying that he would receive a staggering $850 million contract and two percent equity in LIV in order to leave …

The Masters still sizzles. But is golf scaring off its fans?
8 months, 1 week ago

The Masters still sizzles. But is golf scaring off its fans?

Live Mint  

Masters weekend is here—golf’s prestige showcase, high season for green blazers and pimento cheese sandwiches, a fairway feast among the azaleas in fussy, phone-free Augusta. We’re two years into golf’s civil war—an exasperating fight between the incumbent PGA Tour and the challenger, Saudi-funded LIV Golf. “I just think with the fighting and everything that’s on over the past couple of …

Jon Rahm hoped his move to LIV would spark a PGA Tour, PIF deal: ‘Unfortunately, it’s not up to me’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jon Rahm hoped his move to LIV would spark a PGA Tour, PIF deal: ‘Unfortunately, it’s not up to me’

New York Times  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Ten months have passed since the announcement of the framework agreement between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, the backer of LIV Golf, and a finalized deal to unite the game of golf has still not been reached. On Tuesday at Augusta National, Rahm revealed he “hoped” his decision to join the Saudi-backed …

MASTERS ’24: Competing tours converge on Augusta National chasing the same prize
8 months, 2 weeks ago

MASTERS ’24: Competing tours converge on Augusta National chasing the same prize

Associated Press  

Jon Rahm went from wearing a Masters green jacket in April to a LIV Golf black letterman’s jacket in December. And two, I think everybody is just probably excited to see everyone compete again.” When the first tee shot in the 88th Masters Tournament is struck on April 11, it will be the first time in 263 days that all …

Schauffele: History suggests rival tours will unite
9 months ago

Schauffele: History suggests rival tours will unite

China Daily  

Xander Schauffele lines up a putt at TPC Sawgrass last week. Asked on Tuesday where he sees professional golf in three years, Schauffele said he's "just going to lean on the side of history". I think that's what fans would want, I think that's what TV would want, and golf as a whole would probably be better off that way," …

PGA Tour’s Monahan describes ‘constructive’ meeting with Saudi leader of LIV Golf
9 months ago

PGA Tour’s Monahan describes ‘constructive’ meeting with Saudi leader of LIV Golf

Associated Press  

PALM HARBOR, Fla. — The PGA Tour took a first step in sparking negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund with a meeting in the Bahamas that Commissioner Jay Monahan described as “constructive” without offering many more details. In a memo late Monday night to players, Monahan said the player directors on the PGA Tour Enterprises board met with Yasir …

Rory McIlroy explains why he’ll never join LIV Golf
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy explains why he’ll never join LIV Golf

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy makes stunning admission over LIV Golf future: ‘Who knows?’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy makes stunning admission over LIV Golf future: ‘Who knows?’

The Independent  

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Sergio Garcia ‘couldn’t be happier’ with Jon Rahm joining LIV
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sergio Garcia ‘couldn’t be happier’ with Jon Rahm joining LIV

The Hindu  

Count Sergio Garcia among those thankful that Jon Rahm signed with LIV Golf, even if they’re on opposing teams. “I think the league is getting stronger, like Sergio said, and it’s fun,” Garcia’s Fireballs teammate Eugenio Chacarra of Spain said. “I think we feel pretty good, and the more players and the more quality of players, I think the tougher …

LIV players returning to PGA Tour should not be punished, says McIlroy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

LIV players returning to PGA Tour should not be punished, says McIlroy

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy concedes he has “changed his tune” on the issue of LIV golfers returning to play on the PGA Tour, with the four-time major champion now saying they should be able to come back without being punished. Tyrrell Hatton joins Saudi-funded LIV Golf and becomes a part of Jon Rahm’s new team However, with negotiations on a merger between …

Rory McIlroy says the PGA Tour is cheapened without LIV Golf players. He doesn’t want them punished
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy says the PGA Tour is cheapened without LIV Golf players. He doesn’t want them punished

Associated Press  

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Rory McIlroy wants golf put back together again as quickly as possible, saying Tuesday that even winning one of the PGA Tour’s signature events would feel cheapened because it didn’t have all the best players in the world. “I think it’s hard to punish people,” McIlroy said at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. McIlroy, who previously …

Tyrrell Hatton joins Saudi-funded LIV Golf and becomes a part of Jon Rahm’s new team
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyrrell Hatton joins Saudi-funded LIV Golf and becomes a part of Jon Rahm’s new team

Associated Press  

Tyrrell Hatton of England made it official Tuesday by joining Saudi-funded LIV Golf, giving the league another player from the top 20 in the world and filling out the new team led by Masters champion Jon Rahm. Hatton had been mentioned as a LIV Golf target ever since the Saudi-funded league signed Rahm in a surprising move toward the end …

PGA Tour starts a new year that feels like the old one. There’s more to golf than just the golf
11 months, 2 weeks ago

PGA Tour starts a new year that feels like the old one. There’s more to golf than just the golf

Associated Press  

KAPALUA, Hawaii — One upside for the PGA Tour extending the Dec. 31 deadline to finalize a deal with Saudi Arabia is the new season starting Thursday at Kapalua can avoid a big distraction. The new year feels a lot like the old one — questions about a fractured landscape, more money than ever that still doesn’t seems to be …

McIlroy has become a LIV-Golfers sympathiser, and this conversion gives away everything
11 months, 2 weeks ago

McIlroy has become a LIV-Golfers sympathiser, and this conversion gives away everything

Hindustan Times  

It's extraordinary how LIV Golf has changed perceptions in such a short time. The latest convert is four-time major champion Rory McIlroy; not exactly the latest but for the first time since the inception of LIV Golf he has shown that he has well and truly softened towards the Saudi league. Even after the merger of the PGA Tour, DP …

McIlroy eases criticism of LIV Golf, says Rahm defection was a smart business move
11 months, 2 weeks ago

McIlroy eases criticism of LIV Golf, says Rahm defection was a smart business move

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy has gone from being the harshest critic of LIV Golf to extending an olive branch. He said on a British soccer podcast that he was too judgmental about players defecting and has accepted that LIV is “part of our sport now.” He referred to Jon Rahm’s decision to join LIV Golf last month as a “smart business move.” …

McIlroy eases off criticism of LIV Golf. He says Rahm defection was a smart business move
11 months, 2 weeks ago

McIlroy eases off criticism of LIV Golf. He says Rahm defection was a smart business move

Associated Press  

KAPALUA, Hawaii — Rory McIlroy has gone from being the harshest critic of LIV Golf to extending an olive branch. He said on a British soccer podcast Wednesday he was too judgmental about players defecting and has accepted that LIV is “part of our sport now.” He referred to Jon Rahm’s decision to join LIV Golf last month as a …

Viktor Hovland says Arrogant PGA Tour chiefs doing a bad job
1 year ago

Viktor Hovland says Arrogant PGA Tour chiefs doing a bad job

The Hindu  

Viktor Hovland has fired a warning to the PGA Tour saying the organisation is doing a bad job, but the Norwegian says he will not be defecting to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf World number four Hovland joined a chorus of discontent about the power struggle at the top of the men’s game between LIV Golf and the PGA and …

Jon Rahm to stay away from public events after joining LIV Golf
1 year ago

Jon Rahm to stay away from public events after joining LIV Golf

The Hindu  

Masters champion Jon Rahm said on Wednesday that he had decided to lay low and would avoid public events until February after agreeing to jump from the PGA Tour to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf in a big-money move that made headlines across the globe. “I didn’t think there would be any cameras and that it would be a bit more …

Column: Rahm goes back on his word. But circumstances changed
1 year ago

Column: Rahm goes back on his word. But circumstances changed

Associated Press  

Words still matter, and for Jon Rahm, there is no shortage of them when contemplating why he abandoned terms like “fealty” and “history” to chase money he once said he didn’t need. During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rahm mentioned Seve Ballesteros making golf more popular in Spain and using his influence around the world. And when it …

Rahm is suspended by the PGA Tour. The formality is a boon for Mackenzie Hughes and Carl Yuan
1 year ago

Rahm is suspended by the PGA Tour. The formality is a boon for Mackenzie Hughes and Carl Yuan

Associated Press  

The PGA Tour has notified Jon Rahm he has been suspended for signing with Saudi-funded LIV Golf, a formality that is more about the benefits to the players Rahm leaves behind. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan in a memo to players Monday afternoon said Rahm’s suspension “due to his association with a series of unauthorized tournaments” removes his name from …

Jon Rahm’s LIV defection is the ultimate Saudi power play in pivotal PGA Tour talks
1 year ago

Jon Rahm’s LIV defection is the ultimate Saudi power play in pivotal PGA Tour talks

The Independent  

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Jon Rahm is leaving for LIV Golf. Here’s what it means for LIV and the PGA Tour
1 year ago

Jon Rahm is leaving for LIV Golf. Here’s what it means for LIV and the PGA Tour

Associated Press  

Jon Rahm has been saying that he plays golf for history and for legacy, not for money. This creates as many questions as answers, from who Rahm brings with him to how it affects the PGA Tour’s negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund on a commercial deal. Since then, Rahm has spoken about his loyalty to the PGA Tour, …

Masters champion Jon Rahm confirms move to LIV Golf in £450m deal
1 year ago

Masters champion Jon Rahm confirms move to LIV Golf in £450m deal

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy: Jon Rahm must be allowed to play in Ryder Cup
1 year ago

Rory McIlroy: Jon Rahm must be allowed to play in Ryder Cup

The Telegraph  

Rory McIlroy says the European Tour will have no choice but to rewrite the rules and ensure Jon Rahm can compete in the 2025 Ryder Cup. “Jon is going to be in Bethpage in 2025 so, because of this decision, the European Tour are going to have to rewrite the rules for Ryder Cup eligibility,” McIlroy told Sky Sports. ‘A …

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