Jon Rahm pushes for countries to have the option to 'choose who they want to play' at Olympic golf tournament

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If it were up to two-time major champion Jon Rahm the selection process for golfers participating in the Olympics would be drastically different. 

In the days leading up to the opening round of the men's tournament at the Paris Olympics, the Spanish pro golfer proposed a different format. Rahm suggested that each country should be allowed to select their own golfers for the Summer Games.

Currently, golfers are chosen based on where they land in the world golf rankings. "There needs to be some guidelines," Rahm told reporters. "but, like, Team USA Basketball (is) free to choose whoever they want."

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Captain Jon Rahm, of Legion XIII GC, hits from the sixth tee during the final round of LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Doral, Fla. (Chris Trotman/LIV Golf via AP)

The Olympic qualifying process came into focus earlier in the year when some players who competed on the LIV Golf circuit were not considered for the Summer Games. LIV's tournaments are not recognized by the world rankings.

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Seven LIV players, including Rahm, did ultimately make the trip to France for this year's Olympics. But, others like Bryson DeChambeau, who won the U.S. Open in June, and fellow American Brooks Koepka were not selected. 

"I think you need to let each country choose who they want to play," Rahm added.

Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII warms up in the practice area during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational - Mayakoba at El Camaleon at Mayakoba on February 02, 2024 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Manuel