BOMBSHELL STATEMENT:Jon Rahm comes face-to-face with DP World Tour boss after refusing to pay LIV Golf fines, immediately  he was confirmed……… full details

BOMBSHELL STATEMENT:Jon Rahm comes face-to-face with DP World Tour boss after refusing to pay LIV Golf fines, immediately  he was confirmed……… full details

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BOMBSHELL STATEMENT:Jon Rahm comes face-to-face with DP World Tour boss after refusing to pay LIV Golf fines, immediately  he was confirmed……… full details

Jon Rahm met with DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, just weeks after the Spaniard claimed he would not be paying fines owed to the Wentworth-based circuit for competing in LIV Golf events.

Rahm is back in DP World Tour action this week in his quest to play four events on the circuit to keep hold of his Tour membership, and thus will be eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup. His late rush to complete the quota has come after playing nearly all of his golf in 2024 on the LIV circuit.

Having joined the breakaway league late last year on a record-breaking seal, the Spaniard has gone on to be crowned LIV’s individual champion for 2024, banking just short of $35 million in prize money in that time.

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His move has come at a cost, with Rahm collecting financial sanctions and a suspension from the DP World Tour for every LIV event he plays in. In order to return to the European circuit this fall, Rahm was forced to appeal the decision which has allowed him to play the Spanish Open, Dunhill Links, and the Andalucia Masters later this month.

While the appeal allows the former world No.1 to compete freely for now, there will become a time when a decision between the Wentworth-based circuit and the LIV competitor will need to be made. It remains unsure what the outcome will be, Rahm though, has already claimed he will not pay a penny of what he owes.

“I’m not a big fan of the fines. I think I’ve been outspoken about that,” the Spanish star said of his DP World Tour punishments at LIV Chicago last month. “I don’t intend to pay the fines, and we keep trying to have a discussion with them about how we can make this happen.”

Away from the drama, Rahm’s focus turned to the tournament at hand on Thursday, and enjoyed a strong start, carding an impressive seven-under-par 65 in the opening round at Carnoustie. The Spaniard is best known for his aggressive play from tee to green, but it was his work with the putter that made the difference on day one.

” My putting was really good today. I hit it well. Felt comfortable out there,’ he claimed on Thursday. “But the amount of putts I made from 15 to 20 feet, it’s more than the average for sure today rather than — that’s what it takes on a golf course like Carnoustie to post a score. Hopefully, I can keep playing like this for the next few days.”

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