LIV Golf star Jon Rahm has shared his thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau’s snub from the USA’s Olympic golf team.
The 2024 US Open champion was overlooked, with Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark, and Collin Morikawa set to feature at Le Golf National in Paris.
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DeChambeau currently sits 10th in the OWGR after his second major win [LIV Golf events still yet to receive OWGR points].
Of course, if the breakaway tour were given some recognition, DeChambeau would no doubt be in the top five.
Rahm, whose ranking has also suffered as a result of his move to LIV, has now given his honest verdict on the big-hitting American’s omission.
Speaking to the media ahead of LIV Golf Nashville this week, Rahm initially suggested it was a conversation for those in the US to have.
“I don’t know if I can be frustrated for Bryson,” he explained. “I don’t know where he stands on the matter. I think it’s more of a question for the Americans in the room.”
On a personal note, the Spaniard has suggested DeChambeau’s exit could benefit him.
Rahm added: “Would you want to have Bryson on the team right now or not? In my case, as a competitor that week, no. But it doesn’t mean that the next guy isn’t going to be as good as Bryson.”
Finally, the LIV Golf star claimed that discussions between the PGA Tour and the PIF are now progressing after talks were recently held in New York.
“I think it’s getting to the point where we hear the conversations between the tour and PIF are getting on,” said Rahm. “I hope sooner rather than later there is some sort of resolution for the players here to earn their way into certain events like you can on every other tour.
“I know LIV is a bit of a different league, but the talent is there, and that, in my mind, is undeniable. So, there should be a way for us to earn our way into certain events, majors, Ryder Cups and so on.”
