Jon Rahm will compete in the Scottish Open for the first time since 2022. The move comes after changes to the LIV Golf schedule created an opening in his calendar.
Rahm reached an agreement with the DP World Tour to maintain his membership by playing five events this year. The Scottish Open, co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, became the fifth tournament after the DP World Tour selected it to fill the requirement.
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The DP World Tour has granted conditional releases to eight members playing on LIV Golf, allowing them to compete in conflicting events in 2026 without further sanctions. Jon Rahm, a two-time major winner, was not included in the list after refusing to pay outstanding fines. The decision could affect his eligibility for the 2027 Ryder Cup.
Rory McIlroy expressed disappointment over Jon Rahm's refusal to accept a conditional release offer from the DP World Tour, which could jeopardize his eligibility for the 2027 Ryder Cup. McIlroy described the deal as generous and emphasized that the tournament is bigger than any individual player. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the European tour and LIV Golf participants.
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The DP World Tour has reached an agreement with eight LIV Golf players allowing them to compete in conflicting events in 2026, but Jon Rahm has declined the offer. This deal settles their sanctions in exchange for additional tour participation. Rahm's decision leaves his Ryder Cup eligibility in question.
Bryson DeChambeau defeated Jon Rahm in a sudden-death playoff to claim the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa title at the Club at Steyn City in Johannesburg. Both finished regulation at 26-under par, with DeChambeau birdieing the par-5 18th in the first extra hole from a challenging mud-ball lie. The event drew massive crowds in a festival atmosphere with music and local culture, selling out tickets up to R75,000 and marking one of LIV Golf's biggest successes, with a confirmed return in April 2027.
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The R&A has announced Royal Lytham & St Annes in Lancashire, England, as the venue for the 2028 Open Championship. The event will take place August 3-6, shifted from mid-July due to the Olympics. This selection ends speculation that Muirfield would return after years away.