Jon Rahm Withdraws Appeal, Out of 2027 Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm, the former world number one golfer, has withdrawn his appeal against fines imposed by the DP World Tour for participating in LIV Golf events, effectively ruling himself out of the 2027 Ryder Cup unless he pays the outstanding penalties. The decision, announced last week, leaves Rahm ineligible for European team selection at Adare Manor in Ireland next September, as players must maintain active membership by settling fines and meeting event requirements.

Rahm's fines, which have accumulated to more than three million dollars for competing in conflicting LIV tournaments, stem from DP World Tour regulations that prohibit members from playing in unauthorized events during scheduled tour weeks. By dropping the appeal he filed 18 months ago, Rahm has ended a process that previously allowed him to compete in DP World Tour events and the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, where Europe secured victory. The tour confirmed the withdrawal on March 10, noting that Rahm has explicitly stated he will not pay the fines.

The Spaniard, who joined LIV Golf in late 2023, objects to the terms offered for reinstatement. While eight other LIV players, including Tyrrell Hatton and David Puig,...