Jon Rahm rejects European tour compromise for LIV golfers. His Ryder Cup status now in question

Two-time major champion Jon Rahm has turned down a deal from the European tour that would have allowed him to compete on LIV Golf events without penalty provided he pay his previous fines, play in stipulated European tour events and drop his appeal.

The Spaniard’s decision puts at risk his eligibility for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland, pending his appeal of previous fines for playing the Saudi-funded league without a conflicting event release.

The DP World Tour said Saturday that eight LIV players...