Tom Hobbs

Jon Rahm explains his decision to reject a deal with the DP World Tour and put his Ryder Cup future at risk: “Well, my position hasn't changed in a week. I don't like what they're doing currently with the contract they're having us sign. I don't like the conditions. They're asking me to play a minimum of six events, and they dictate where two of those have to be, amongst other things that I don't agree with. “If we just go based on that -- I've been a dual member my whole career, PGA TOUR and DP World Tour. Now with LIV Golf being accepted in the world rankings as part of the ecosystem, you could almost say a three-tour member, even though I'm suspended from the PGA TOUR. “But I've always been a dual member. Never once have I been asked for a release to play either one of those tours. We've never submitted a release. So why is it now that we need to be offering this and there's all these penalties? I understand why they're doing it. What's the problem? “Given also the fact that two years ago I was asked to appeal the fines so they could figure this out and sort it out and I did and we're running into more problems right now. “I just don't like the situation. I think we should be able to freely play where we want and have the choice to play where we want and not be dictated what we do. Especially myself. I can't speak for others; only myself. “I've always committed to play the minimum requirement, and I think I've played four events, including the Spanish Open, every year except one as a pro, and I commit to do that. That's not going to change. I still fully intend to do that. “Now, with the LIV and the major schedule I don't think I'm going to be able to do so until our playoffs or our last events are done. But given on the back nine, right, we have the Omega Masters, I believe, Irish Open, Wentworth, French, Dunhill, Spain. “Out of those events, I would love to play my four in there given I'm going to the Spanish Open, three of those I am going to play, and I fully intend to play three of those. I would love to. “I don't know what game they're trying to play right now, but it just seems like in a way they're using us to -- they're using our impact in tournaments and fining us and trying to benefit both ways from what we have to offer, and it's just in a way they're extorting players like myself and young players that have nothing to do with the politics of the game. “So I don't like the situation and I'm not going to agree to that. “Now, I did tell them, funny enough, lower that to four events, like the minimum says, and I'll sign tonight. They haven't agreed to that. I just refuse to play six events. I don't want to, and that's not what the rules say.” When asked about Tyrrell’s decision to agree a deal, he said: “I respect Tyrrell's decision. That's all I have to say. He's free to make his own choice, and I fully respect it.” And he also reacted to Rory’s comments suggesting he now has the opportunity to prove he would pay to play in the Ryder Cup: “I think I responded to that a few weeks ago and I said, that statement would make a lot more sense if all 12 of us were being asked to pay, not only just the two of us. There's more intricacy that goes into this whole situation, right. While I understand why he's saying that, we all do it for the love of the game, it's a different situation than what we usually see. “I'll gladly pay my way to go on the Ryder Cup, not have to pay to still be a member of the DP World Tour and fulfill a commitment that I'm fully willing to commit.” What are your thoughts on this?

Anthony Kim makes 9 birdies for a final round 63 to win LIV Golf Adelaide by 3 shots over Jon Rahm. He didn’t play golf for 12 years. Was relegated. Re-qualified. Now he’s won. This is one of the greatest comeback stories in sporting history. Truly astonishing.

🧵 In response to my posts on X today, DOJ 1) unredacted an FBI file that LABELS two individuals as co-conspirators 2) unredacted a file that lists several men who might be implicated 3) tacitly admitted that Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem was the sender of the torture video

Patrick Reed’s decision to leave LIV Golf may not have attracted the same level of attention as Brooks Koepka’s, but it’s arguably a bigger blow to the league. Over the last 18 months, Patrick has won 3 events on 3 different tours and came 3rd at the Masters. By all metrics, he’s been more competitive than Brooks. But more importantly, Patrick was all in on LIV Golf from the start, when Brooks clearly never was. He’s also a global player, but has since made comments about wanting to play all over the world on the DP World Tour, when that’s exactly what LIV Golf offers. The choice to reject playing in 14 x $30 million purses, plus a multi million dollar figure to renew his contract, and instead spend a year competing for a tenth of the prize money on the DP World Tour, is a huge vote of no confidence from him in the LIV Golf product. Leaving so close to the new season also means LIV Golf are now desperately trying to find a new player ahead of next week’s 2026 opener in Riyadh. Sources close to the situation indicate it was a real shock to the league. At this late stage, it’s unlikely they can agree terms and complete the legal process to sign a new player within just a few days to fill the vacant spot on Dustin Johnson’s team. Patrick has always done his own thing and been a unique character. But this move could well be the most surprising act of his career so far and it leaves LIV Golf in a very difficult position.

On the other end of the celebration, is the heartache. And Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines was just 2 shots away from securing qualification for the LIV Golf League in 2026. He said after the round: “It stings quite a bit. I was in a good position the first five holes. I thought it would be better much than this. I gave myself a chance and there was a chance until the last hole, and that’s all I can ask for.” Miguel became the first ever Filipino to win an International Series Event on the Asian Tour when he won in front of his home fans a few weeks ago. And even with the disappointment today, he can very proud of what he’s achieved in 2025. Hopefully he can play well and give himself another chance to qualify at LIV Golf Promotions in January.