Jon Rahm's departure from LIV Golf already casts a long shadow over the 2027 season and could completely shake up the DP World Tour. The Spanish superstar is expected to return to the DP World Tour, but his exact plan and membership status remain a hot topic. Guy Kinnings, CEO of the DP World Tour, has made it clear: anyone joining LIV 2.0 will not receive Tour membership. This presents a major dilemma for pros who must make a decision.
Return of the Rebels?
Rahm isn't the only one packing his bags. A whole armada of former LIV rebels is once again looking towards Europe. David Puig, Sergio García, Abraham Ancer, Charles Howell III, Adrian Meronk, and Thomas Pieters – the list of names reportedly wanting to compete on the DP World Tour in 2027 is long and distinguished. All of them, it is understood, intend to turn their backs on LIV 2.0. A taste of what's possible was recently provided by Eugenio Chacarra, who, after his victory at the DP World India Championship, underscored the importance of the established Tours.
Eugenio Chacarra, who moved up to No. 39 in the OWGR after Sunday's win in India, was asked several questions about LIV Golf and the PGA Tour after his victory. On LIV ⬇️ "When I left LIV I wanted to be in majors, be in Ryder Cups, win tournaments on the DP World Tour, be on
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A jump back to the PGA Tour, however, would be a significantly more complicated matter. For Rahm, an automatic return is currently not a given. The negotiations and regulations, especially after the turbulence of recent years, make a quick reintegration unlikely. The tension is rising as to what decisions officials will make and how this will impact the 2027 golf calendar.
Patrick Reed, who is reportedly set to leave the LIV stage as early as 2026, has also not yet clearly defined his path for 2027. The future of professional golf remains a wild mix of speculation, deals, and tough declarations. One thing is certain: the upcoming season will be a landmark round for Tour affiliation, showing that the power dynamics in golf are far from set in stone.
