We know Jon Rahm is unhappy with the nature of the deal put forward by the DP World Tour, but just how much impact would it have on him to play six events per year?
Earlier this year, the DP World Tour made an agreement with eight LIV players to allow them to take part in conflicting events on the breakaway tour. Those players, including Tyrrell Hatton, have now paid their fines, but Rahm has not.
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2025
Last season, Rahm played just three DP World Tour events. Golfers must play four events (excluding the Majors) to keep their membership, but playing in the Ryder Cup topped up his quota.
He started the year with the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, where he actually missed the cut. After playing all the Majors, Rahm then attended the BMW PGA Championship, and ended up tied for 13th. He rounded off his year with the Spanish Open, an event he plays every year, but could only manage a tie for 9th in his home nation.
2024
Again, Rahm only played three DP World Tour Events in 2024, but was able to retain his membership thanks to his involvement in the Olympics.
Rahm performed far better this year when playing across Europe. He came second in the Spanish Open, losing to Ángel Hidalgo in a playoff.
He then added another two events in quick succession, taking part in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and coming T7th, before playing the Andalucia Masters two weeks later and finishing 6th.
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2023
To be fair to Rahm, even before he joined LIV he was not the most active on the DP World Tour. In 2023, he still only played three events. It was the World Golf Championships that saved his membership card this time.
Again, towards the end of the year, Rahm jumped into DP World Tour action and ticked the relevant boxes. He played the BMW PGA Championship and came 4th, before a T9 finish at the Spanish Open, and a T5 finish at the DP World Tour Championship.
2022
In 2022, Rahm actually played the minimum four events on the DP World Tour. He even picked up a couple of wins, too.
A disappointing T55 placing at the Genesis Scottish Open was not a great start, but Rahm bounced back with a tie for second at the BMW PGA, and wins at the Spanish Open and the DP World Tour Championship.
2021
Just the three events for Rahm in 2021, though. He also took part in a World Golf Championship this year, which helped his cause.
However, it wasn’t the best year on the DP World Tour for Rahm. He finished 7th at the Scottish Open, but could only manage a tie for 17th at the Spanish Open and then proceeded to miss the cut at the Andalucia Masters.
Should Jon Rahm play six DP World Tour events?
One thing is clear from looking at Jon Rahm’s recent involvement on the DP World Tour: playing six events would be a big ask for him.
He’s only played four at most since rising to prominence, so it is understandable he is not keen on adding another two while also competing in the LIV Golf League and the Majors.
Rahm should probably pay his fines to the DP World Tour, and he’s even said he’s happy to do so. But, the six events is the sticking point, and it remains to be seen who will back down first, if anyone.