“Mr. Rahm has independently reviewed the proposed terms of LIV 2.0… and has determined that those terms are unacceptable to him, and he will not be participating going forward in LIV 2.0,” Rahm's attorney, John Beck, said in today's hearing, per The Athletic.

It also emerged that LIV and Rahm are "in advanced discussions for a consensual separation agreement."

Rahm's lawyer was speaking in a second hearing in court following last week's LIV Golf bankruptcy case opener, which confirmed a $300m 'restructuring support agreement' had been confirmed from BC Partners.

The agreement will see the investors fund LIV 2.0's schedule, which plans for 10 tournaments - five internationally and five in the US - and a structure that would award its players with equity in the league, in contrast to when the Saudi PIF helped launch the tour with huge signing-on fees for golfers.

As part of the new structure, LIV players would receive a share of 52.5% ownership, with BC Partners and other investors taking 45% and the remaining 2.5% going to LIV management.

LIV 2.0's prospective players have until October 25 to commit, and at least two-thirds of the voting creditors from at least 50% of the total claims must approve of the restructuring plan for it to go ahead.

Many players' original contracts are in the process of being terminated as the league hopes to move them into the new equity positions. It is now confirmed Sergio Garcia has been released from his contract, and it remains to be seen what he and many other of LIV's big names decide to do next.

Rahm's LIV contract situation was pushed back and will not be heard in court until November 5, with reports earlier this year stating he is still owed up to $150m from his original deal he signed at the end of 2023.

What next for Jon Rahm?

The former World No.1 has won LIV's individual title in each of his three seasons playing on the tour, but he will now either play full-time on the DP World Tour or look to cut a deal with the PGA Tour.

Rahm was one of four LIV players to be offered the PGA Tour's 'Returning Member Program' earlier this year alongside Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith, so that offer may come back around despite PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp staunchly saying it was a one-time deal.

Koepka was the only player to take up the offer, which saw him pay a $5m charitable donation, forfeit equity in the PGA Tour for five years and be ineligible for sponsor's invites into Signature Events as well as FedExCup bonus money.

Rolapp has maintained he will not entertain talks with LIV players until they have proved they are no longer under contract, which means Rahm's future will not be clear until that is resolved.

He will be targeting the PGA Tour's Championship Series in 2028, but how he gets there is currently unknown. He may be able to earn status via the DP World Tour next year or through a direct deal with Rolapp and the PGA Tour board.

As of right now, he is at home expecting a daughter, his fourth child, which is why he withdrew from the Open de Espana. He is set to return to action next month in the UAE for the DP World Tour Play-Offs.

It also raises questions over Rahm's Legion XIII franchise, which features Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin and Caleb Surratt. No details on their futures have yet come to light.

This weekend's Dunhill Links Championship winner Adrian Meronk is another player who reportedly won't be playing LIV 2.0 according to Eurosport's Jacek Person.

Joaquin Niemann recently said he had not yet made his mind up but did admit the prospect of a PGA Tour return "would be incredible." It remains to be seen how other LIV players feel, and one crucial name the league is desperate to sign up is Bryson DeChambeau.

The two-time US Open winner is the tour's biggest star and he was in meetings with investors to try and help get LIV 2.0 off the ground. DeChambeau has not yet publicly announced his plans, but he has been a big supporter of LIV's initiatives and a huge proponent of the team golf format.

“We believe deeply in the future of this league and in the opportunity to build something distinctive alongside our players,” LIV CEO Scott O’Neil said in a statement following last week's original hearing.

“We’re delivering on our major milestones, and while there is still work ahead, today marks meaningful progress toward a player-owned, team-focused, truly global league that complements the wider game and creates new opportunities for players, fans, partners, and the next generation of golfers.”

Garcia has been allowed out of his contract following LIV's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, as the league seeks a 'LIV 2.0' schedule featuring 10 events, a $300m backing from BC Partners and the introduction of player equity.

Which players will be competing on LIV 2.0 still remains unknown, but one of them likely won't be Garcia - who captained Fireballs GC since the tour's first event at the Centurion Club in June 2022.

While there's no guarantee he won't play LIV 2.0 just yet, the court filing suggest he is at the very least weighing up his options.

The 2017 Masters champion and Ryder Cup all-time point scorer filed the motion to terminate his LIV contract last week due to the confusion preventing him from trying to either join another tour or attract business deals while third parties are unclear if he is a free agent or not.

In particular, the court documents mentioned the uncertainty was damaging for a professional athlete and could prevent him from getting into tournaments, back on tours such as the DP World Tour and also put off sponsors.

So it begs the question as to what next for Garcia? Here are some scenarios...

DP World Tour full-time

Garcia is currently not a full-time member of the DP World Tour after his membership lapsed, but he will almost certainly rejoin in 2027 if he doesn't wish to be a part of LIV 2.0.

The window to apply will be in November following the DP World Tour Championship.

The DP World Tour is set to continue fining and sanctioning its members for playing in LIV events next year, so a dual LIV-DP World Tour schedule does not appear to be viable.

He has played four times on the circuit this season under tournament invites, teeing it up in Bahrain, Germany for the BMW International Open, Switzerland at the Omega European Masters and then the Irish Open.

He makes his fifth start this week on home soil in the Open de Espana.

Playing full-time in Europe seems the most likely scenario, which he may well supplement with select Asian Tour events where he can command appearance fees.

He has five victories in Asia, with tournament wins in Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore.

Ryder Cup return

If Garcia goes ahead without LIV Golf then it opens the door for a spectacular Ryder Cup return.

He is the record points scorer with 28.5 from his 10 appearances, but he hasn't played on Team Europe since Whistling Straits in 2021, when he and Jon Rahm teamed for the first time and won all three of their doubles matches.

Following his move to LIV, Garcia fell out of favor with Ryder Cup Europe, but his key reason for leaving might well be to make it back onto the team. Playing LIV 2.0 would almost certainly see him miss out, but opting to play elsewhere gives him a fighting chance.

He has rekindled his relationship with Rory McIlroy, is very close with Rahm and has historically had a friendship with Luke Donald, whom he went 4/4 in foursomes with across the 2004 and 2006 Ryder Cups.

Garcia will be 47 next September and one last great season could see him make Donald's 12.

He would need to win a tournament, make it into the Majors and play well in them, and that's a real possibility.

Most Ryder Cup points

All-time list of Ryder Cup scorers (Blue: Europe, Red: USA)

Ryder Cup points

Sergio Garcia

28.5

Lee Westwood

24

Bernhard Langer

24

Colin Montgomerie

23.5

Seve Ballesteros

22.5

Nick Faldo

22

Rory McIlroy

21.5

Phil Mickelson

21.5

Jose Maria Olazabal

20.5

Lanny Wadkins

18.5

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Ryder Cup points Data

Product	Value
Sergio Garcia	28.5
Lee Westwood	24
Bernhard Langer	24
Colin Montgomerie	23.5
Seve Ballesteros	22.5
Nick Faldo	22
Rory McIlroy	21.5
Phil Mickelson	21.5
Jose Maria Olazabal	20.5
Lanny Wadkins	18.5

A PGA Tour return?

Brian Rolapp won't entertain conversations with LIV Golfers keen to return to the PGA Tour until they can prove they are no longer under contract. That now applies to Garcia.

The Spaniard didn't have the best exit from the PGA Tour in 2022, when he was seen saying 'I can't wait to leave this tour. A couple more weeks and I won't have to deal with you [the referee] anymore' during a ruling at the Wells Fargo Championship.

That remains his final start on the US circuit, and he may quietly be hoping for a return next year.

Whether that is possible remains to be seen, with LIV players accruing at least a 12-month suspension from their last tournament start on the team circuit. However, as we saw with Brooks Koepka's return this year, deals and concessions can be made.

Garcia would be able to cash-in his career money exemption, which would entitle him to one full season of membership. He is currently 20th in the PGA Tour's career earnings list with $55m.

This option seems unlikely, but stranger things have happened.

What do you think Garcia will do next? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Next year's Ryder Cup is set to be a special and historic one as it will mark 100 years since the first ever match, where Walter Hagen's USA defeated Ted Ray's Great Britain at Worcester CC in Massachusetts. It will also be just the second time Ireland has played host.

And with less than 365 days to now go, the 2027 captains Jim Furyk and Donald met the media after two days of festivities around Adare Manor and Limerick, and there were some fascinating quotes and talking points to emerge.

From Furyk's big changes to identifying his side's 'glaring weakness' and the inevitable continuation of fan behavior talk, here is what came out of the captains' press conference:

Furyk's big changes

Jim Furyk might have been a surprise choice of captain following his unsuccessful 2018 captaincy, where his American team went down 17.5-10.5 to Thomas Bjorn's Europeans, but he sounded like a strong leader who knows exactly what needs to be done.

He made it very clear he is not happy with how things have been going in recent Ryder Cups and says he is making some big changes, particularly in the doubles formats following America's recent 7-2 defeat in the Presidents Cup foursomes matches - which continued their dismal run in the alternate shot format.

Furyk also described the foursomes as a "glaring" weakness and is making it a particular focus.

"We're not real happy with the last two results, so, yes, change will be made," the US captain said.

"We're going to evolve. We're going to get better, noticeably, I guess, right off the bat, a new points system moving forward, a new analytics team moving forward.

"But a number of different changes coming and stuff that we're very excited about.

"There's some issues. We understand that. Not something I'm very happy with. I plan on making some changes.

"I would say, one, as captains, we need to do a better job, not only put the folks into good pairings in good positions but I don't think we are preparing for those matches in a proper way.

"And I will promise you, we will be prepared.

"I'm going to ask this team to do more than any other United States team has in the past. We'll be prepared. We'll be ready to go in that format, and hopefully we can showcase our talent.

"We have too much depth to have that poor record in alternate-shot."

USA's recent foursomes struggles:

• 2023 Ryder Cup: Lost 7-1
• 2024 Presidents Cup: Lost 6-3
• 2025 Ryder Cup: Lost 6-2
• 2026 Presidents Cup: Lost 7-2

Underdogs

The Americans are typically the betting favorites heading into a Ryder Cup thanks to their usual advantage in terms of world rankings and individual strength.

But come Ryder Cup Friday next year, it will be 34 years since USA won on European soil - and Furyk believes that stat makes his team the underdogs.

"It's us against the world at this point, or us against Europe. There's going to be 50,000 people making a lot of noise. The Ryder Cup is such a great atmosphere, such a great arena. But we know what we're up against," he said.

"We also know that it's been 34 years since we won in Europe. There's no secret. I'm going to hear it over and over again, so I'm going to embrace it.

"You know, Luke and Dodo [Edoardo Molinari] have the opportunity to set the golf course up, trying to tip the scales to Europe. We're the underdogs.

"I know it's always been played, we come in, the Americans seem to be the favorites. This year, there's no chance that that could happen.

"We're the underdogs. We understand that. We've got a lot of work ahead of us. And you know, I'm excited about that process. I'm a process guy and kind of ducks in a row and put these guys in a good position and let our guys go out and show their talent.

"It's going to be difficult. The fans here, Irish fans, Irish sports are amazing but folks are going come in droves from all over Europe to support their favorite countrymen and I need 12 guys - I've been saying it all week, I need 12 guys that love that atmosphere and love walking into that type of arena because it takes a certain mentality, and those are the guys I'll be looking for."

Crowds

An obvious talking point when it comes to the Ryder Cup is now sadly surrounding the behavior of fans.

The 2025 match at Bethpage produced shocking scenes of abuse from the crowd, who targeted Rory McIlroy in particular along with Shane Lowry as well as players' wives and partners.

The US fans were once again raucous at the Presidents Cup, where constant cries of 'Get in the water' and 'Get in the bunker' were heard after the Internationals' shots. It spilled over on Sunday when Nico Echavarria was heckled during his swing on a tee shot, which led to Scottie Scheffler conceding a chip shot for par out of courtesy.

It was described as incredible sportsmanship, and it was, but it was another disappointing development in crowd behavior. We even saw a home player, Wyndham Clark, constantly heckled on his way to winning the US Open this summer.

Luke Donald says he is taking it as his 'responsibility' to ensure the home crowd is respectful to the Americans next year.

"For me, it's certainly my responsibility as the home captain to play this Ryder Cup in the right spirit, and that's what, certainly, in conjunction with Jim and their team, we'll want to do," Donald said.

"We want the best team to win on the golf course. You know, everything I've seen, all the previous examples of playing here in Ireland, that has been the case, and so I expect that to happen next year again at Adare."

Furyk agrees and is expecting and looking forward to a "great European crowd" next year. He also commended Scheffler's concession but played down the Medinah crowd.

"I think that we have to acknowledge that absolutely at Bethpage, the fan behavior was over the top," he said.

"I think it's something that we need to reiterate and keep talking about; that the PGA of America has taken the steps for the future for that not to happen again.

"What I expect here is a great European crowd. I think we admire how well organized they are, how they use the chants from soccer to make even more noise in unison, and I expect that they will be cheering and supporting their team like they always have.

"So it's always been a great crowd. I look forward to it to be honest with you.

"I loved coming on the road. I loved playing in Europe. I loved just stepping into that arena. It gets your heart pumping, and it gives you that chip on your shoulder and a mentality that I think our players need.

"What happened in Scottie's match was regrettable, and I think what an unbelievable act of sportsmanship to give that putt, halve the hole, move on. He made it a statement that it was alarming to him, as well, and nothing that we want to see.

"You know, surely that wasn't the only act at Medinah, but I really felt like the crowd at Medinah, it was incomparable to Bethpage, and something we're working towards the future.

"Yeah, we want the play to shine. We want these players to be the superstars, and we want the teams to have the opportunity to go out there and shine and have the best team come forth."

Furyk on le golf national

Furyk gave some telling words on where it went wrong when he last captained his nation on away soil.

Le Golf National in 2018 featured thick rough and tight fairways, typical of a European setup, to punish the long, wayward American drivers. It worked wonders for Bjorn and his side, and Furyk admits he might not have had the right 12 players now he looks back in hindsight.

"I love Le Golf National. I love the golf course. We had some heavy rough, some dog-legs, some pinch points in the fairways. It would have been a great golf course for our style of play [his and Luke Donald's]," he said.

"I think I was left with a task there with my captain selections to pick some guys that were maybe playing very well at the time that were maybe not favoring the golf course, maybe a little longer, maybe a little bit more crooked style of play versus I had some guys that were hurt, maybe shorter, straighter hitters that were either hurt, injured, or maybe not at the top of their game.

"And so I knew what I was getting into. I had played a number of rounds around Le Golf National. I had a pretty good idea of how it was set up for The French Open.

"I expected the Europeans would kind of stay in that same route because that's what their players were used to.

"In hindsight, maybe we didn't have the horses for the course.

"I love that team. They fought and every captain, like at the end of the day, I would take those 12 into battle again.

"But it's a learning experience. It's things that we'll draw upon in the past. I've had an opportunity - I realize it's not the Ryder Cup but to captain, as well, in 2024 [Presidents Cup].

"I've been involved, as Luke has, with a number of these events as an assistant or vice captain as well.

"My thoughts and my thought process has evolved along the way, as well, and in the way I look at our team, our room, the way we pair our players together, the way we come together, the bonding, trying to find those avenues that really bring a team together. And so I'm enjoying the process and I'm really looking forward to '27."

Donald on Brandt Snedeker's 'problem' comments

Following the USA's incredible 9.5-2.5 singles victory over the Internationals to overturn their deficit and win the Presidents Cup, captain Brandt Snedeker said the Americans would be a "problem" next year in Ireland.

Luke Donald was asked about Snedeker's comments, and he agreed.

"I kind of tend to agree. I have zero complacency about how strong the US are going to be," he said.

"They always are. On paper, they tend to be stronger than us through the World Rankings.

"Obviously we have a great record at home but again, zero complacency. You know, I've seen what Jim has been doing behind the scenes, changing the stats, changing the qualification system.

"He is very, very motivated to come here and put up a good fight.

"Certainly I'm just as motivated to sort of keep finding those edges for my team as well. But you know, I know that the US will be very strong."

USA's Adare trip

Another thing Furyk seems to have learned from last time he captained in Paris was his team's lack of experience at Le Golf National.

Justin Thomas was the only member to play in the French Open that year and, although he did have a team scouting trip to the venue, he is keen to get as many prospective USA Ryder Cup players over to Adare Manor next summer to experience the course.

The Irish Open takes place the week before The Scottish Open at The K Club, and it seems he will be mandating potential players to head over early for a look at the Ryder Cup venue.

"I look forward to bringing some folks here to Adare Manor next summer and getting a chance to see the golf course and definitely working on that format [foursomes] is at the forefront for me," he said.

"I guess in short, I would say from a preparation, to absolutely be here at Adare Manor next summer would be first and foremost.

"But I think a lot of it is in preparation. It's in the lead up. It's the veteran players taking the younger players under their wing.

"It's looking at this not a group of 12, but a Team USA, a larger group, a programme that we can build for the future and leaning on some veterans to lead the way.

"We've got a number of really talented, young American players that are going to give them a run for a spot on this team. So it's exciting for me as a captain and I'm looking forward to that process.

"The ask is going to be there. We have guys coming over for both the Scottish and The Open Championship.

"The ask will be out there and I expect everyone to make their best effort to be here. Things come up. Family obligations, whatever it may be.

"But I do expect a lot of folks to be here and onsite, and I'm looking forward to it. I want them to see the golf course.

"We had a pretty good turnout back in '18, as well, for Le Golf National in the summer. But I'm looking for a bigger outturn this time."

The 2027 Ryder Cup takes place from September 17-19.

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The three-time Spanish Open winner was set to make his fourth DP World Tour start of the year in just two days' time on home soil, where he was the headline name at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid.

He has officially withdrawn from the event, the DP World Tour confirmed to Golf Monthly, with he and wife, Kelley, expecting a daughter.

Rahm would have hoped to bounce back from a bitterly disappointing two days at Wentworth last month, where he finished at 11-over-par for 36 holes to prop up the leaderboard and comfortably miss the cut.

The former World No.1's LIV future is currently up in the air, with reports previously stating he is still owed up to $150m from his original contract. He has remained coy on his next move and said this summer he has a contract with 'LIV 1.0' that he is "more than willing to fulfill."

"I think it's still to come, I would say," Rahm said ahead of the BMW PGA Championship when asked what the high-point of his year has been before discussing what's next.

"Obviously awaiting the little one within a month or so, so that's always going to be higher than anything else.

"Well, there's a long legal process they have to go through before a lot of things fall into place. I really can't give you an answer right now.

"Like I said, I'm very close to expecting our fourth. Hopefully playing good this week, and at the end of the year, whether we play in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or elsewhere, so until this current season is done, I really won't be able to give you an answer."

Rahm agreed a conditional release deal with the DP World Tour in May to continue playing in LIV Golf events without accruing further fines and sanctions.

It is understood the number of DP World Tour events he is obligated to play has been reduced from six to five, with a number of other LIV players agreeing to six earlier in the year.

He has currently only appeared in three (Scottish Open, Irish Open, BMW PGA Championship) so will need to play two extra. Golf Monthly understands he intends to tee it up in the DP World Tour Play-Offs in November, consisting of the Abu Dhabi Championship and DP World Tour Championship.

Even without Rahm, the Open de Espana still includes a stacked field with the likes of Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed headlining as well as Justin Rose, Ludvig Aberg, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, defending champion Marco Penge and Spanish stars Sergio Garcia, Eugenio Chacarra and David Puig among many other notable names.

Seapoint, situated next door to UK and Ireland top 100 venue, County Louth Golf Club and around 40 miles north of Dublin, was originally designed by Declan Branigan and Des Smyth and opened in 1993.

It has already hosted a number of esteemed events including the Irish Amateur Close, Irish PGA, Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship and the Legends Tour's Irish Legends.

Harrington, alongside Giulia Ferroni and Roddy Carr, will build four new holes, seven new green complexes, make significant changes to existing holes, renew bunkers and natural sand areas, introduce a new irrigation system and a new halfway house at the venue.

The course will fully close in a matter of months, with work set to begin in early January 2027 before a planned reopening in Spring 2028.

The ambition of the project is to "make more" of the course's natural strengths, "while respecting the character and qualities that members value about the course today" to ultimately create a "better golf experience that remains unmistakably Seapoint."

“I’m hugely excited that Seapoint will be my first 18-hole golf course design project. I’ve known the course for many years, and it provides a tremendous natural setting, so having the opportunity to help shape its next chapter is very special to me," Harrington said.

“There is enormous potential here. Our ambition is to create something distinctive and memorable that members will love playing regularly, while also offering the quality and challenge of a leading links course.

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"Everybody remembers the last couple of holes in Seapoint. Spectacular holes 16, 17, 18. It’s our job to make sure that they remember the other 15 as well.

"The idea here is that this golf course can host an Irish Open.”

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That unwanted moment came just two months after he had parted ways with his caddie of six years, Billy Foster, and weeks after making another change, when he split with long-time coach Mike Walker.

Soon after, Fitzpatrick began working with Alabama-based coach Mark Blackburn, and it didn’t take long for glimmers of the form that had seen him win the 2022 US Open at The Country Club of Brookline to emerge.

They included top-10s at both the PGA Championship and The Open, while he finished the year in style, beating Rory McIlroy at the DP World Tour’s season closer, the DP World Tour Championship.

Since then, the Englishman has found even more momentum, winning three times on the PGA Tour in 2026 to take his career haul to five titles.

Speaking exclusively to Golf Monthly, Fitzpatrick admitted that changing his coach had marked a turning point.

He said: “It's obviously difficult. I felt like I knew where I'd been to in the game at that point, and you're always trying to get back to that, particularly when you feel it slipping away from you.

“So it was a difficult time and I didn't feel like I was achieving what I wanted to achieve. Unfortunately, circumstances led to a change in coach and that's obviously had a big difference in the technical aspect of my game – and the results have come with that.”

But what part of his game has Blackburn helped Fitzpatrick improve the most?

“The biggest thing for me is the irons,” he explained. “The irons have been, technically, just very, very different from my past and I feel very comfortable hitting the shots that I want to hit now. That's been the biggest difference – just having that control of start line and shape.

“And then distance control on top of that has enabled me to give myself more chances for birdie. When you pair that with some good putting, then good things tend to happen.”

The most eye-catching title for Fitzpatrick in 2026 came when he defeated World No.1 Scottie Scheffler in a playoff to win the RBC Heritage for the second time.

That victory - his second of the year after the Valspar Championship - was one Fitzpatrick didn’t see coming 12 months earlier.

He said: “I think if you'd said to me on the Monday of the RBC Heritage last year that I'd be back here winning that tournament a year later I would have probably questioned it, but by the end of the week I saw some sort of direction in where my swing was headed, so it gave me some much-needed confidence.”

A week later, Fitzpatrick’s third win in a little over a month came when he teamed up with his brother, Alex, to claim the Zurich Classic of New Orleans title, a feat that earned Alex his PGA Tour card.

Fitzpatrick admitted that it had been particularly satisfying, adding: “It's hard to put it into words. Yes, it's still hard to believe. I feel like I still need to sit down and watch it ten times to believe it, to really take it all in.

“But just everything about the way we did it - how we sort of ended up grinding on the back nine to get it over the line in the end - it was amazing.”

Alex has grabbed his PGA Tour opportunity with both hands, producing a string of strong performances and reaching the Tour Championship.

His form opens up the tantalizing possibility of the pair teaming up again at the 2027 Ryder Cup, which will be held at Adare Manor.

He said: “Yes, hopefully I can start next year in Ireland. I've got a younger brother who's pretty good, so that would be fun.”

Rather like his recent career resurgence, Fitzpatrick's Ryder Cup career has followed a similar trajectory, with struggles in his first two appearances followed by a key role in Europe's victories at Marco Simone and Bethpage Black.

On the latter occasion, Fitzpatrick won 2.5 points from his four matches as Europe won 15-13.

Reflecting on that success, which was the first time Team Europe had won on US soil since Medinah in 2012, he said: “I described it at the time like winning an away football match against your biggest rivals and that's still how it feels."

“Rory emphasised how important it was, how big a deal it was, and to go and do it in the style that we did was very, very special. It's a week that I'll never forget - some of the experiences I had bonding with the guys, as well as the way I feel like I played in some of those moments in those big matches.”

Even with success that many pros could only dream of, Fitzpatrick still has some targets in mind to achieve, one being another Major title to add to his US Open win four years ago.

He explained: “I'd love another Major. Obviously, everyone wants Majors because they're the pinnacle of the game. But in a dream world, if I could get at least one more that would be a really nice feeling, and then just more wins overall.

“World No.1 is obviously something that I would want to achieve, too. But the Majors are the things, for me, that separate the greats of the game from everyone else.”

Whether or not Fitzpatrick achieves that, he is confident that, whatever happens from here, he will one day be able to reflect on his career with plenty of satisfaction.

He said: “If I could hopefully pick up more than one it would be incredible, but if I don't, I'd still look back on my career very fondly because I achieved a lot of things that I could have only dreamed of really.

"Hopefully, I've still got a long way to go but that would be the goal.”

Luke Donald remains the captain of the Europeans as they put stability and consistency into the foundations of what they hope will be another successful tilt.

Meanwhile, Jim Furyk has returned as US skipper for a second stint eight years after his first, aiming to learn lessons from a highly underwhelming performance from his side at Le Golf National in 2018.

The Americans are out to claim a first Ryder Cup on European soil since 1993 but haven't appeared that likely to break said run in recent tries. Only twice in that period have they fallen within three points of victory.

But could things be different this time? A sparkling Presidents Cup debut from Jackson Koivun has offered plenty of optimism over the next generation. Meanwhile, many of the stalwarts of this team are only growing stronger with more experience.

On the other side of the tee box, it appears as though Donald will have to make a few tweaks in 2027 where he has been able to rely on a near-identical line-up for each of the past two editions.

With Team Europe's qualification period already underway, Donald recently gathered a large group of prospective players in Ireland to make early assessments on who could strengthen the home side's grip on the cup.

So how might both teams look in a year's time? We've listed our predicted rosters for the 2027 Ryder Cup - see if you agree and let us know who you might change in the comments box below.

Most of Team Europe speaks for itself, with the majority of this roster remaining as it was for Bethpage and Marco Simone. I am mildly concerned about the current form of Tyrrell Hatton, but for the most part, this side sort of picks itself.

But with Sepp Straka suffering a drastic loss of form and the Hojgaard twins hardly screaming 'pick me!', I think there are two open spots as it stands.

If I had to take a punt on who I think is most likely to replace Straka and Hojgaard, I'd go for Marco Penge and Alex Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick is certainly in excellent form and has shown what an ideal partner he can be for big brother, Matt.

Penge undoubtedly has the talent but needs to sharpen back up through the majority of 2027. If he can do so, I'd say the hosts are very well positioned to make it three in a row.

On the US side, I'm forecasting far more changes. I've made four myself, but I wouldn't be surprised if there were even five or six changes from Bethpage.

I'd hope Bryson DeChambeau would be in the side, and I hope Justin Thomas and Patrick Reed are picked as well - if only for the entertainment value. Both are playing well though so I can see that being a realistic proposition, especially if Reed kicks on upon his return to the PGA Tour.

As for the changes, I can see Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley, Ben Griffin and Harris English missing out in favor of Wyndham Clark, Chris Gotterup, Reed and Jackson Koivun.

I think those changes make Team USA an awful lot stronger and would give the visitors a sniff of a shock victory in Ireland.

This was a very interesting exercise and I have concluded that both sides are completely wide open.

Starting with the US, I have at least four locks already (Scheffler, Schauffele, Morikawa, Young) and I believe the next eight will be decided by how their 2027 seasons go.

I think Patrick Reed could make his way in automatically if he produces what we know he can - albeit he needs to get into the Signature Events asap.

Regarding DeChambeau, it's unclear where he'll be playing golf in 2027 and his poor Major performances this season mean I can't confidently say he'll be on the plane to Ireland.

With Europe, I have eight locks (McIlroy, Rahm, M Fitzpatrick, Aberg, MacIntyre, Fleetwood, Hovland and Hatton) and the next four spots could go to anyone.

Rai, Rose, A Fitzpatrick, Straka, N Hojgaard and Reitan all have big advantages as they're in the Signature Events next year. Lowry, crucially, isn't, but I believe he will be able to make the team based on experience and I just can't imagine him not being there in his home country.

I also think the legendary Justin Rose will do enough for one final European appearance, and back Rai and Alex Fitzpatrick to impress enough Stateside next year.

I had a top 18-20 for each team, and my Americans to just miss out were DeChambeau, Brennan, Bhatia, Spaun, Bridgeman, Gerard and Knapp. My closest Europeans were Straka, N Hojgaard, Reitan, Chacarra, Puig, Detry and Ballester.

After trying to pick my teams, I am genuinely excited to watch the Ryder Cup race unfold as it could go either way. There is also the prospect of some surprise players who can have break-out seasons. Bring on 2027!

In my opinion, at least 80% of Team Europe is already confirmed for 2027 and, from now until then, it will come down to the form book of next season to decide who else joins them.

Europe's pairings write themselves and have been the key reason for their success. The two new additions I'm making, though, are Aaron Rai and Kristoffer Reitan, who have enjoyed excellent seasons in 2026 and continue to get better.

Both are strong drivers of the golf ball, meaning they'd suit a foursomes format well. What's more, both have earned big wins this year, showcasing that they have what it takes to perform on the biggest stage.

I'll admit some notable names miss out, such as Sepp Straka, the Hojgaards and Alex Fitzpatrick, but based off the big victories and all-round game, I think Rai and Reitan will join the remaining 10 European players.

In reference to Team USA, I'll admit there are some interesting choices in this side and, personally, this was harder to decide on than the European team, given the mix of names and varying form they all possess.

The Presidents Cup threw up some quandaries and, based off his performance, I think Jackson Koivun has shown he's ready for the big stage and a Ryder Cup.

Patrick Reed will be returning to the PGA Tour soon, which will be a help for the American side given his Ryder Cup record, while the likes of Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young impressed at Medinah a few weeks ago.

Bryson DeChambeau is perhaps the rogue choice. On his day, he makes the team easily but, with the ongoing saga with LIV Golf, that will be a key part of his future plans. Either way, when you're on away soil, you need inspiration, and a fired up DeChambeau is the player to do just that.

Notable names to miss out include Russell Henley, who seems to struggle in the team events. JJ Spaun has been superb of late, but I think he'll need to earn an automatic spot to be picked, while the old guard of Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler might be involved at the Ryder Cup, albeit only in a vice captaincy role.

Let us know who you think will be in both Ryder Cup teams in the comments box below, or share your thoughts on whose teams you think will be the closest.

LIV remains in the planning stages of its next era, which partially depends on convincing the majority of its star talent to stick around.

CEO Scott O'Neil convinced a new lead investor to take over from the Saudi PIF a couple of months ago, with part of the prospective new structure seeing the players themselves become majority equity holders in the league.

However, it hasn't proved as easy as O'Neil and co. might have hoped to renew his players' loyalty.

Recent legal documents showed Sergio Garcia has filed a motion to have his LIV contract formally terminated while few other big names have publicly declared their intention to sign up.

Among the handful of bonafide superstars to call LIV their home tour, Niemann will be one of the most important players for O'Neil to sign up.

Yet, speaking to Chilean title Latercera prior to winning the Chilean Open last week, the Torque GC captain admitted he still hasn't made his mind up despite an impending deadline.

In quotes translated from Spanish, Niemann said: "The truth is, I’m still deciding what to do; whether I want to stay and believe in what’s happening in the league or go play more in Europe and from there try to get on the PGA Tour.

"So, those are my two options in the end. I’ll have to make a decision in a couple of weeks.”

Niemann shared one of his key concerns at this stage is the responsibility of being a shareholder in such a significant business at this stage in his life and career.

Asked whether he has been convinced to hold such a role, the 27-year-old said: “I think both [sides] have their very positive aspects, being part of a league, being part of the league’s percentage.

"Knowing that it’s something that I think could take a couple of years, I don’t know if it’s something I want to do at this stage of my career. So, these are questions I have to ask myself before making a decision.”

If an exit from LIV is the path he takes, the alternative for Niemann is almost certainly the DP World Tour where he would either have to visit Q-School or rely on a victory from a sponsor invite to regain his membership.

However, the Chilean lost his DP World Tour status ahead of the current campaign after failing to play the minimum number of tournaments, so it's not an easy road back if he were to opt for Europe.

On a similar note, he is currently banned from the PGA Tour for the best part of a year after playing in LIV's final event of 2026 in August.

Quizzed over his intention to return to the PGA Tour, Niemann acknowledged it is unlikely to happen any time soon.

Nevertheless, the two-time PGA Tour winner admitted it "would be incredible" if the US-based circuit could "open a door for me somehow."

He said: "No, they have their rules and the truth is there’s nothing that can be done.

"Obviously, if they can open a door for me somehow, that would be incredible. And if not, it will open eventually.

"In the end, they’re going to need good players, and competition always demands having the best players together."

The 32-year-old took a one-shot lead into the final round at the Black Desert Resort courtesy of a huge birdie putt at the 18th the day before.

Meanwhile, Ghim was his final-round playing partner after he made six birdies on the back nine on Saturday to leave him firmly in contention for his maiden PGA Tour victory.

Ghim continued his fine form on the first hole of the final round with a birdie, which was matched by Smotherman.

However, it was the latter who took proceedings by the scruff of the neck, making back-to-back birdies at the fourth and fifth holes to increase his lead to three.

Ghim hit back with his second birdie of the day at the seventh, but two holes later, he went out of bounds at the par-5 ninth hole, eventually making a bogey to dent his chances.

Ghim had made the same mistake at the same hole the previous day, but whereas that appeared to motivate him with his brilliant back nine, he couldn’t quite reproduce that form after the turn on Sunday.

Both players began the back nine with three consecutive pars and further on, David Ford and Trace Crowe also still harbored outside ambitions of catching the leader.

Ford made back-to-back birdies at the 13th and the 14th to join Crowe at 22 under, four back of Smotherman.

Crowe’s challenge appeared to be faltering after a bogey at the 13th, where he joined Ben James and Luke Clanton, who was back in the clubhouse after a 62, at 21 under par.

Soon after, at the 13th, Smotherman gave the challengers hope.

He found himself in an awkward spot in a bunker. So awkward, in fact, that his first attempt to get out of it failed, leading to a double bogey and seeing his three-shot lead become one.

Moments later, there was another twist with Smotherman gaining a two-shot cushion when Ghim three-putted for bogey.

Next, Crowe got within one of the lead with an eagle at the 14th, before Smotherman had the chance to do the same.

He drove the green of the par-4, leaving him within six feet. His eagle putt missed left, but he made the birdie to move to 25-under, two clear of Crowe and Ghim, who also birdied the 14th.

Ford completed a round of 64 with a birdie to move him into a tie for second with Ghim, and they were joined by Crowe, who also birdied the last.

Smotherman kept his nose in front, and, by the time the final pair were at the 18th, Ghim remained the leader's biggest threat, but he remained two behind.

Smotherman wasn't to be denied as both players completed birdies, with the new champion becoming the ninth first-time winner on the PGA Tour this season in his 100th start on the circuit.

Reflecting on his win, Smotherman said: "It didn't have to be pretty. I got some nice bounces. Made some poor swings, but this game doesn't have to be perfect."

At the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on the DP World Tour, 26 players from the circuit began the event, with Cleeks GC’s Adrian Meronk taking the title.

Now, a second LIV Golfer has won an event this week, with Torque GC captain Joaquin Niemann winning his national open, the Abierto de Chile.

Rounds of 64, 73 and 69 gave Niemann a one-shot overnight lead at Club de Golf Las Brisas de Chicureo, near the country’s capital, Santiago.

In the final round, Niemann shot a 67, finishing with back-to-back birdies, to get to 15-under-par and beat Gabriel Morgan by four shots.

The win adds a significant achievement to Niemann’s already impressive resume. The 27-year-old’s previous best finish at the tournament came in 2019, when he came third.

In contrast to the $25m purses regularly seen in the first five seasons of LIV Golf, the tournament had a prize fund of just $60,000.

However, there is significant prestige for Niemann in adding the title to his list of professional wins, which now stands at 23.

Nine of those came on the Chilean Tour between 2015 and 2021, while Niemann also has two PGA Tour wins, one on the Asian Tour, one DP World Tour title and nine on LIV Golf.

The victory also continues another hugely successful year for Niemann, with two of his LIV Golf titles coming in 2026.

Niemann has also played in two DP World Tour events since the LIV Golf season ended in August, with a tie for second at the Amgen Irish Open and a finish of T21 at the BMW PGA Championship.

Following the Wentworth event, Niemann revealed he had yet to commit his future to the proposed LIV Golf 2.0.

Titleist produces some of the best golf balls money can buy, with its Pro V1 and Pro V1x range the leading models on the professional circuits.

Introduced in 2000, they are the most popular golf balls among the world's best and, in Japan this week, Titleist reps will continue working with players on both the range and course as they prepare to game the new Titleist golf ball models in competition.

Having been teased last month, with new Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls hitting the USGA's Conforming List, it's the next step in Titleist's multi-year development cycle following on-course testing that has been ongoing since the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

During that week at Bay Hill, Adam Scott, Ryan Gerard, Jordan Spieth and Harris English each tested the models during their Tuesday practice rounds, providing feedback to Titleist reps after every shot.

Justin Thomas, Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Lottie Woad and Yana Wilson also undertook testing, as did four other players at the Biltmore Championship a handful of weeks ago.

At this week's Baycurrent Classic, the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x will be in play under tournament conditions.

Speaking about the development process, Fordie Pitts, who is Titleist's Director of Tour Research & Validation, stated: "Everything we do is driven by the desire to better understand player needs and translate those insights into meaningful performance improvements.

"When we’re in the middle of a testing session and a player asks me how soon he can play the new ball, I know we’re onto something,” Pitts said. “That’s how it’s been the last couple months."

Although it's unclear as to when we will see the new models released to the public, what we do know is that the new 2027 models mark the 15th generation of Pro V1 and 13th generation of Pro V1x.

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However, another story emerged from a more unlikely source - Scottish pro Michael Stewart.

The 36-year-old made just his fifth DP World Tour start at the event, and he produced a brilliant final round of 66 at the Old Course to finish tied for fourth alongside Tommy Fleetwood.

That not only thrust him firmly into the spotlight after a 15-year professional career largely spent on developmental tours, but it also nearly doubled his career earnings in one go.

Stewart earned €197,170.81 (around $222,000) thanks to his performance, significantly more than he’d won in any other tournament of his career.

The bulk of Stewart’s career has been spent on the now-defunct EuroPro Tour, the Tartan Pro Tour, the HotelPlanner Tour and the Mena Golf Tour.

In his seven seasons on the EuroPro Tour, Stewart earned approximately $78,000, with his biggest one-time payout coming for his win at the 2022 Eagle Orchid Scottish Masters. On that occasion, his prize money came to £12,500 (around $16,000).

Stewart has also made 49 appearances on the HotelPlanner Tour, where his official earnings stand at €70,529.21 (about $80,000).

He also played on the Mena Golf Tour in the 2025/26 season, earning around $11,000.

Meanwhile, ahead of the 2026 Tartan Pro Tour season, Stewart’s career earnings on the circuit stood at around $40,000.

The 2026 season has seen Stewart claim a good deal of success on the tour, with two wins (each of which earned him around $6,000), and far smaller sums coming his way courtesy of making the cut in all but two of his 12 other starts.

Before the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Stewart also had one other significant payday, when he won $43,433 for his finish of T52 at the 2023 Open.

Putting it all together, it is estimated Stewart had earned around $270,000 before almost doubling the total at the DP World Tour event.

It’s not just the money that will come in handy for Stewart. It also opens the door for more DP World Tour starts, including at next week’s Open de Espana.

With a purse of $3.75m, that would offer another opportunity for a big payday, although Stewart admitted that he’s likely to play on the Tartan Pro Tour at the season-ending Gleneagles Masters instead.

He said: "At the minute my decision is probably going to be - I think definitely, I'm going to have to go play the Tartan Tour next week.

“I don't want to be left in limbo with obviously nowhere to play next season after a great season. That's where my head is at right now. It's obviously great to have a fantastic week this week. But I think the focus has to be on the Tartan Tour, I think.”

There’s a very good reason for that. Stewart is currently second on the Order of Merit. As long as he remains in the top two after next week’s event, he will earn a HotelPlanner Tour card.

Plenty of players in the Bank of Utah Championship have taken great strides in securing their playing rights at this level ahead of a crucial 2027 campaign.

None more so than Austin Smotherman and Doug Ghim - the two runaway leaders at the top of the leaderboard.

Smotherman heads the pack on 23-under while Ghim is only a shot behind - four in front of his closest challenger at the highly scoreable Black Desert Resort.

And while plenty of other players have enjoyed great progress in terms of their long-term aims this week, whoever picks up the win will immediately eradicate their concerns.

Not only will they lock up their PGA Tour card for next term, but they will also pick up 500 FedExCup Fall points and a winner's check for more than $1 million from an overall prize pot of $6 million.

Unfortunately, they won't actually welcome that entire figure into their bank account for a number of different reasons which affects how much every pro golfer really earns, but they will still walk away far richer than they were on Thursday.

For everyone else, it will be a case of battling it out to earn as much money and as many FedExCup Fall points as possible.

The man in second will collect an initial $654,000 while everyone else who finishes inside the top-16 has a chance to claim a six-figure payday.

Below is the maximum prize money payout for each position at the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship based on 75 players making the cut and before ties are taken into account. This list will be updated once the tournament has concluded.

Bank Of Utah Championship Prize Money Breakdown