LIV Golf to End Fine Payments After Ryder Cup

LIV Golf will stop covering fines for its players imposed by the DP World Tour for participating in conflicting events, with the policy taking effect after the 2024 Ryder Cup. This change places financial responsibility for fines on players such as Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin, and Adrian Meronk, threatening their DP World Tour membership and Ryder Cup eligibility if they do not pay. LIV has already paid over £15 million ($20 million) in fines, with up to £10 million more outstanding, but future fines must be paid by the players themselves. Appeals by Rahm and Hatton regarding their fines will be heard after the Ryder Cup, though expectations for successful appeals are low. The situation introduces significant uncertainty for Europe's future Ryder Cup team. These developments underscore deepening tensions and unresolved negotiations between LIV Golf, the DP World Tour, and the PGA Tour.