'I wish they could play' - Jon Rahm wants LIV Golf players to have chance to compete at Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm has reiterated his position that LIV Golf players should be allowed to compete at next year’s Ryder Cup. The emergence of LIV Golf earlier this year drove a wedge through the game, with all those who defected from the PGA Tour either forced to resign their memberships or be suspended. Ad The move by the PGA Tour means any United States player — such as Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson — will not be considered for selection by captain Zach Johnson.

GolfGarcia to 'hold off' quitting DP World Tour in hope of Ryder Cup place26/07/2022 AT 07:47 The picture is not as clear with regard to European players, as a court case is due to be heard next year with regard to a suspension imposed by the DP World Tour. As things stand, Europe captain Luke Donald does not know if he will be able to select the likes of Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Paul Casey. Rahm feels the current chasm in the game should be put to one side to enable the best of Europe and United States to take each other on in Rome next year.

Rahm shakes off ragged play to remain in hunt for third Open de Espana title Woods will be a part of US Ryder Cup team 'in some capacity' confirms Johnson “The Ryder Cup is not the PGA Tour and European Tour against LIV — it's Europe versus the US, period.” Rahm said. “The best of each against the other, and for me the Ryder Cup is above all. I wish they could play but it doesn't look good.” Rahm’s fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia is another Ryder Cup stalwart now playing LIV Golf.