LIV rebels are appealing against DP World Tour sanctions
Forthright McIlroy wants duo to show their commitment
Rory McIlroy has challenged Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to demonstrate their commitment to the Ryder Cup cause by settling fines for their LIV Golf participation.
McIlroy pointed towards motivation used by Europe during victory at Bethpage last September after it emerged the United States players were paid to play in the Ryder Cup.
The switches of Rahm and Hatton to LIV has drawn fines – totalling several million pounds – due to tournament conflict with the DP World Tour, where both remain members. Both golfers launched appeals against the sanctions in 2024 but the case is still to he heard. Rahm has been adamant he will not pay fines. The issue has potential to cause a headache for Luke Donald should he, as expected, remain as the European captain for 2027’s Ryder Cup.
