Justin Rose has called on Jon Rahm to settle his fines with the DP World Tour to secure eligibility for the 2027 Ryder Cup. Speaking ahead of The Players Championship, Rose described the fines as a 'cost of doing business' while acknowledging Rahm's concerns over additional event requirements. This follows a tour announcement allowing eight LIV Golf players conditional releases upon payment and extra commitments.
Justin Rose expressed support for Jon Rahm's participation in the 2027 Ryder Cup during comments made on Tuesday ahead of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Rose, a three-time Ryder Cup teammate of Rahm, urged the Spaniard to pay outstanding fines imposed by the DP World Tour for competing in unauthorized LIV Golf events. "I would like to see Jon pay his fines, for sure, and be a part of the Ryder Cup," Rose said.
The DP World Tour announced on February 21 that eight members—Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig, and Elvis Smylie—received conditional releases to play in LIV events this year. In exchange, they agreed to pay fines from past violations, participate in additional tour events beyond the four required for membership, and withdraw ongoing appeals. This arrangement clears their path to the European Ryder Cup team, as active membership is necessary.
Rahm, however, declined the deal, citing the requirement to play six events, including two dictated by the tour, which exceeds the standard minimum. "Now, I did tell them, funny enough, lower that to four events, like the minimum says, and I’ll sign tonight," Rahm stated. He described the fines, reportedly reaching $3 million, and the conditions as extortionate, refusing to agree. Despite this, Rahm recently won the LIV Golf Hong Kong event, his first individual victory since 2024.
Rose praised Rahm's success on LIV, noting, "He's playing good golf out there. He's winning. He's making a lot of money, and you can't argue, can't knock what he's been able to achieve." He viewed the fines as "a cost of doing business for Jon," emphasizing that for him, the Ryder Cup transcends financial considerations. Rose also conceded Rahm's point on the extra events, suggesting, "Maybe there's some middle ground where he'd do his best to support the Tour as and when, but paying his fines is obviously step No. 1."
Rory McIlroy, another European Ryder Cup member, previously called the tour's offer "generous." Rahm's Ryder Cup status now depends on his appeal of the sanctions, having featured on every European team since 2018.
