Rahm initially incurred fines and suspensions as a DP World Tour member, by signing a nine-figure deal with LIV Golf in 2023, having already signed his card for the DP World Tour for 2024. The eight players granted conditional release have paid fines and agreed to play in and publicise certain DP World Tour events.

For years, Brandel Chamblee has been a vocal supporter of the PGA Tour, dismissing LIV Golf as just an exhibition. But, now amid the raging debate pertaining to the ‘5th Major’, Chamblee has suggested that for The Players to claim its seat at the table of the majors,

Rahm is a two-time major winner and one of LIV Golf’s biggest stars, and he made a post to Instagram alongside James before the Los Angeles Lakers play the Phoenix Suns. Rahm posted a picture with James on Instagram with the crown emoji – a nod to James’ nickname, “The King”.