Masters 2026: Jon Rahm confident of playing in 2027 Ryder Cup

The 31-year-old contributed three points as Europe defeated the United States on American soil for the first time since 2012 at last year’s biennial event. He has also been on the winning team in three of his four matches.

It is no surprise that Captain Luke Donald – who chose Rahm as one of his six wildcard selections last year – is keen to have him on his team as he tries to become the first European captain to win three Ryder Cups.

“I didn’t think it would be good for anyone to take the legal route and go to court,” Rahm said.

“I have confidence in us and the DP World Tour that we will find a good solution.

“We keep talking to them and we keep trying to negotiate. I’ve given in a lot on some things. We’re going to work on it.”

“Right now, the DP World Tour is doing what they need to do and following the channels they need to follow, but I’m confident that the issue will be sorted out before we start in September.”

Rahm said he didn’t know if he was currently able to play in DP World Tour events, but it didn’t matter because he wasn’t planning on playing in any until the LIV season ended in August.

In that timeframe he will potentially be available to play in the Irish Open, which begins on September 9, and he has also been name-checked at a number of other events.

“I want to continue supporting the DP World Tour,” he said.

“I’m grateful to be a member. I’m grateful to support the Tour and play some amazing shows.

“The Irish Open has been great for me and I would love to come back.

“Wentworth has been fantastic every year, the Spanish Open, maybe even the Dunhill. We have some events like the French Open and [European Masters]. “These are events I would love to have the opportunity to play in.”

Rahm begins his quest to win a second Masters title at 18:08 BST on Thursday, joining his Ryder Cup teammate Ludwig Aberg and American Chris Gottrup.