‘Pay up’: Rory McIlroy delivers Ryder Cup warning to LIV pair Hatton and Rahm

January 21, 2026

TL;DR

Rory McIlroy believes Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton should pay fines for LIV Golf participation.
The fines stem from tournament conflicts with the DP World Tour, where both remain members.
Rahm and Hatton have appealed the sanctions, but their cases are yet to be heard.
McIlroy stated that paying fines would prove their commitment to the Ryder Cup.
He emphasized that the DP World Tour has the right to enforce its rules and regulations.
Tyrrell Hatton declined to comment on McIlroy's remarks, stating the matter is with legal teams.
McIlroy expressed skepticism about the possibility of unification between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf.

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