Rory McIlroy has just delivered a shocking ultimatum to his Ryder Cup teammates Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. Speaking ahead of the 2026 Dubai Desert Classic, Rory stated that Rahm and Hatton must “prove” their loyalty to Team Europe by paying their multi-million dollar fines to the DP World Tour—or risk being exiled from the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.
In this update for Scratch at 50, we dive into Rory’s “blunt” message, why he believes a PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger is now impossible, and the $3 Million (£2.6M) bill hanging over Jon Rahm’s head. With Brooks Koepka already back on the PGA Tour, is the pressure finally getting to the LIV rebels?
We cover:
Rory’s “Pay to Play” comments regarding the Ryder Cup.
Why Jon Rahm is refusing to pay for “tournaments he never played.”
Tyrrell Hatton’s awkward response to Rory’s claims.
The “Returning Member Program” update and why Rory thinks the tours are “too far apart.”
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3 Comments
He isn't wrong with his comments.
There’s rule it’s just the Wild West . Leave and still play Ryder cups . Leave and go back to the pga tour.
Finally – you can't sit on two chairs at the same time – or if you like – you can't eat the cake and keep it.