Justin Rose makes feelings clear on LIV Golf players being selected for Ryder Cup
As he prepares to potentially make his seventh Ryder Cup appearance of his career in 2025, Justin Rose has discussed the prospect of LIV Golf stars taking part in the illustrious event
Team Europe stalwart Justin Rose has welcomed the involvement of LIV Golf defectors taking part in the next Ryder Cup as he sets his sights on qualification for the legendary event.
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton both played in the tournament in Rome in 2023 before making the switch to the Saudi Arabian circuit at the start of this calendar year. The pair both remain part of the DP World Tour, with fines issued to the pair if they play on breakaway tour.
However, this does mean that they can still take part in events on the European tour - leaving them open to qualifying for the Ryder Cup in the process. Alternatively, players in Rahm and Hatton's position are also eligible for selection, as it was confirmed by DP World Tour chief Guy Kinnings in April that there would be no changes in the regulations.
Now, British star Rose has spoken about the prospect of LIV stars representing Europe at Bethpage Black Course next year. He told Sky Sports : "Obviously, you want the best players representing Europe, no matter where they play. If you're European and a great player, you should have the opportunity to represent Europe.
"Most players do, the guys on LIV do get the opportunity to represent Europe. It think there is a structure in place, the European Tour has its rules and regulations, if they play in a conflicting event, they accrue a fine and if they pay the fine, they're eligible to play. So I think there is a fair pathway for everybody to be part of the team.
As for the current situation concerning the plans for a merger between the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and the DP World Tour, the one-time major victor is keeping an open mind. He admitted: "We're all kind of used to the new normal, I still don't think no one has shed any light on what the future looks like.
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"I don't quite know how this sort of coming together (the merger) will play out, so for the moment I think everybody's making their own personal decision about what's best for them and you should go about your business. There's plenty of good golf to be played around the world.
"At the same time, we don't want to dilute the product too much because obviously we want to see great players go head to head on a Sunday evening. That's what it's all about."
Rose is also determined to qualify for Team Europe by merit ahead of the next Ryder Cup, as he admitted: "It gets exciting now obviously, you begin to turn your attentions to it as soon as the points start accruing. You think 'okay, I've got to get my skates on and make sure I'm going to be a part of that team'. I've never really worried about qualifying for the Ryder Cup.
"I mean this last time around was actually the first time I've ever been picked, so maybe I should worry about qualifying for it. What I mean by that is if I'm playing good golf as and when the Ryder Cup comes around, I feel like I could and should be part of the team but I'd definitely like to qualify on merit this time."
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