Rahm to play Scottish Open for Ryder Cup eligibility

Jon Rahm will return to the Genesis Scottish Open in July for the first time since 2022, an appearance that fulfills an additional tournament requirement under his agreement with the DP World Tour and clears the way for his participation in the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland.

The 31-year-old Spaniard, one of LIV Golf's highest-profile and best-paid players, had been in a dispute with the DP World Tour over fines and membership obligations tied to his involvement with the breakaway league. Earlier this year, the DP World Tour offered LIV golfers a path to compete on the circuit without incurring fines, requiring them to play an extra two events. Rahm negotiated a different arrangement, agreeing to play one additional tournament instead. Under the deal, he paid all outstanding fines and committed to five DP World Tour events during the remainder of the 2026 season. The Scottish Open will count as that fifth event.

Rahm's participation in the Scottish Open is notable because the tournament is jointly sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour. While a victory would typically carry benefits such as a two-year exemption and 500 FedEx Cup points, a PGA Tour...