Jon Rahm plans to play in Ryder Cup despite looming sanctions - ESPN

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm isn't sure when a third-party arbiter will hear his appeal of fines and suspensions levied against him by the DP World Tour for competing in LIV Golf events in 2024.

But the former world No. 1 golfer knows one thing: He plans to be on the European team when it takes on the U.S. in the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, Sept. 23-28.

«I don't know what's going to happen in the future, but I can tell you my plan is to be on that team at Bethpage,» Rahm told reporters at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Tuesday.

Rahm, a two-time major championship winner and defending LIV Golf individual champion, appealed the sanctions against him in September, which allowed him to continue playing in DP World Tour events to meet the minimum four starts required to be considered for the Ryder Cup.

LIV Golf members Tyrrell Hatton of England and Adrian Meronk of Poland also have appealed their DP World Tour sanctions. The trio was disciplined for competing in LIV Golf events that were held concurrently with the European circuit's tournaments.

It's unknown when the independent panel might hear the golfers' appeals. They remain eligible to compete in DP World Tour events, including this week's tournament at Emirates Golf Club, where Rory McIlroy is the defending champion.

DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings told reporters at the DP World Tour Championship in November that his circuit wouldn't try to influence when the appeals are heard.

«I don't know what's going to happen, and I'm hoping they don't try to settle the appeal before the Ryder Cup,» Rahm said. «I don't think that would be good for anybody. But my plan is to be at Bethpage.»

Rahm is currently 17th in the European Ryder Cup team