Rory McIlroy is urging Jon Rahm to take up the "generous deal" offered by the DP World Tour, so he can play in the next Ryder Cup at Adare Manor. Photo: Getty ImagesRory McIlroy is stunned Jon Rahm has turned down a “generous deal” from the DP World Tour that could jeopardise his place in Luke Donald’s European Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor. DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings said at the announcement of Donald as captain for the third match running that Rahm’s situation was “pretty straightforward”. But the DP World Tour is well within its rights to protect itself as a members’ organisation and as a business. “Look, the Ryder Cup is bigger than any one person,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent March 05, 2026 06:32 UTC