The PGA of America has announced that in 2025, putting pressure on to alter its selection rules. has , although Team Europe is yet to follow suit. adores the and is concerned that his decision to join could restrict him from competing in the competition, although Thursday's announcement offers hope to the Spaniard.
"To ensure that the PGA Championship will continue to deliver the best field in golf and that the U.S. Ryder Cup team will continue to have access to the best American players, the PGA of America has determined that LIV Golf players will be eligible for both," The PGA of America said in a statement.
"Going forward all LIV Golf players are eligible for the PGA Championship and any American who qualifies for the Ryder Cup on points or is added to the U.S. team as a captain's pick will be eligible to compete.
"This is consistent with LIV Golf players competing in the PGA Championship the past two years. Brooks Koepka was a member of the U.S Ryder Cup team last year.
" With Team USA making the decision, it's expected that discussions will be held over Team Europe's eligibility to make the event as fair as possible. For Team USA to include LIV stars such as Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau, Team Europe would be handing themselves a disadvantage if they don't consider the top European players signed to the Saudi tour. For years Rahm has been protesting for all LIV players to be eligible for not just the Ryder Cup, but also to earn OWGR points to qualify for the majors.
.