Jon Rahm will be eligible for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Ireland’s Adare Manor after reaching an agreement with the DP World Tour to continue playing its events outside of his LIV Golf commitments.
Australia’s Elvis Smylie is among eight LIV Golf players who have reached a deal with the DP World Tour allowing them to compete on both circuits. But the more significant name is the one missing from the list: Jon Rahm, whose absence throws his 2027 Ryder Cup eligibility into serious doubt.
With the seven-shot victory over fellow LIV golfer Peter Uihlein, 22-year-old Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin earned exemptions into the 2026 Masters and Open Championship.
LIV Golf has signed Tom McKibbon, who is perhaps best known for his mentee relationship with Rory McIlroy, to the league, where he will play on Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII.
For those in contention for the 10 PGA Tour cards, especially those numbered 8-10, the difference between success and failure went far beyond mere prizemoney. For them, the next year of their professional lives was on the line.