Jon Rahm delivered an emphatic one-word response when questioned about his Ryder Cup prospects at Augusta National this week.
"Yes," the Spaniard said when asked if he's confident of making Europe's 2027 Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor.
Speaking ahead of the 2026 Masters, Rahm addressed the ongoing dispute with the DP World Tour that threatens his eligibility for the biennial competition. The 2023 Masters champion has been in strong form on LIV Golf this season, recording one victory and three runner-up finishes across five starts.
The crux of Rahm's predicament centers on DP World Tour membership requirements. While players can compete on other circuits while maintaining DPWT status, LIV Golf participants must play six non-major DP World Tour events annually, with two selected by the tour itself.
Rahm withdrew his appeal against sanctions last month but has not reached a settlement with the DP World Tour. He was the sole holdout among nine European LIV members who declined conditional release terms requiring participation in six-to-eight DP World Tour events plus payment of outstanding fines.
"Like I said the last few interviews, we keep talking about the DP World Tour and trying to figure out a solution that works best," Rahm said. "I didn't think that going the legal route and going to court was good for anybody. So I have faith in us and the DP World Tour we're going to find a good solution for both of us."
"I'm not planning to play until September, so that's a bit of a positive," Rahm explained. "If I were unable right now, it doesn't matter since I'm not planning to tee it up until after August like I have done in my career."
Despite the ongoing tensions, Rahm emphasized his continued support for the DP World Tour and expressed gratitude for his membership over the years.
"I do intend to continue to support the DP World Tour. I've been very thankful to be a member. I've been very thankful to support the Tour and play some wonderful events," he said.
When pressed about whether he would compromise his current position, Rahm indicated he believes he already has made concessions in the dispute.
The former world number one remains optimistic about resolving the situation before his planned return to DP World Tour competition later this year.
"We're going to work it out," Rahm said. "It's going to work out. As of now, the DP World Tour is doing what they need to do and following the channels they need to follow, but I'm confident this will be sorted out before I tee it up in September."
With 19 months remaining until the 2027 Ryder Cup, both sides have time to reach an agreement that would preserve Rahm's eligibility for what would be his fourth appearance in the competition. The resolution of this dispute will be closely watched as it could set precedent for other LIV Golf players seeking to maintain their European tour status and Ryder Cup eligibility.