Jon Rahm Faces Ryder Cup Dilemma Amid Fine Dispute

Jon Rahm intends to participate in three DP World Tour events to qualify for the Ryder Cup but is embroiled in a dispute over fines imposed for playing in the LIV Golf series. Rahm refuses to pay these fines and is negotiating with the DP World Tour while also preparing for the birth of his third child.

Jon Rahm plans to take part in three DP World Tour events in the coming weeks to ensure he is eligible for the Ryder Cup but the former world number one said on Wednesday he is unsure he will be able to play after refusing to pay their fines.

Rahm, who made the switch to LIV Golf last year, must play in four DP World Tour events -- with the Olympics counting as one -- to qualify for the Ryder Cup as an automatic selection or appear for reigning champions Team Europe as one of the captain's picks.

However, with LIV Golf events clashing with the DP World Tour, the 29-year-old is standing firm in refusing to pay fines for participating in the Saudi-backed league without official release. Rahm mentioned his plans to play in his home Spanish Open, Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, and Andalucia Masters, though he remains in discussions with the DP World Tour.

"Whether they let me play or not is a different thing. I'm not a big fan of the fines... I don't intend to pay the fines and we keep trying to have a discussion with them about how we can make this happen," Rahm told reporters ahead of LIV Golf's next event in Chicago.

Rahm also disclosed personal family plans as his wife Kelley Cahill is expecting their third child. They might induce labor after the LIV Golf event in Dallas from Sept. 20-22 if the baby does not come earlier. The Spaniard is committed to participating in the Spanish Open from Sept. 26-29, regardless of the baby's arrival.

(With inputs from agencies.)