Jon Rahm Faces Challenges in LIV Golf and Major Championship Prospects

The Spanish golfer navigates OWGR ranking issues, Ryder Cup eligibility, and LIV Golf's unfulfilled promises as he begins his 2025 season.

Jon Rahm, a two-time major champion, begins his 2025 season at the DP World Tour's Dubai Desert Classic and plans to compete in LIV Golf Riyadh and the Masters Tournament later this year.
Rahm's switch to LIV Golf in 2024 has left him ranked 31st in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) due to LIV events not awarding ranking points, complicating his qualification for major championships.
The golfer has expressed frustration over LIV Golf's failure to secure OWGR points, which he claims contradicts assurances made before he joined the league.
Despite sanctions from the DP World Tour for competing in LIV events, Rahm aims to represent Europe in the 2025 Ryder Cup and has appealed the penalties to maintain eligibility.
Rahm's 2024 season included notable successes in LIV Golf but emotional setbacks, including narrowly missing a win at the Paris Olympics, emphasizing the need for a strong 2025 performance.