Jon Rahm Clears DP World Tour Fine, Leads in Abu Dhabi

Jon Rahm has resolved a dispute over fines tied to his 2023 departure for LIV Golf, clearing his path to compete on the DP World Tour, and he takes a one-shot lead into Sunday's final round at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship.

What is Rahm's status with the DP World Tour?

Rahm left the DP World Tour in 2023 to join LIV Golf and was fined over the move. With that dispute now resolved, he is clear to play the tour as often as he likes. This week at Yas Links marks his first start since his representatives announced he would no longer play on LIV following the league's collapse.

Where does Rahm stand on the leaderboard?

Rahm leads by one shot after 54 holes, with Rory McIlroy, Tyrrell Hatton and Adam Scott among the players within range entering the final round. A win would be his first outside LIV Golf since the 2023 Masters. Patrick Reed previously used the DP World Tour as a similar route back into competitive golf after his own time away from the PGA Tour.

Rahm can play the DP World Tour as often as he likes. The PGA Tour is a separate, unresolved question.

Is Rahm eligible for the PGA Tour?

Not yet. The PGA Tour has not finalized how it will handle the group of former LIV players seeking a return after the league's dissolution, and a bankruptcy court still has to resolve LIV's outstanding player contracts before that decision can move forward.