Rahm Ryder row rumbles on after offer

RORY Mcllroy believes it was unfortunate that Jon Rahm declined the "generous" offer put forward by the DP World Tour, which would have cleared any obstacle to the Spaniard's Ryder Cup eligibility.

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Eight LIV players, including Tyrrell Hatton a champion alongside Mcllroy and Rahm in Rome and New York - accepted the conditions which required them to settle all outstanding fines, withdraw their appeals and pledge to participate in additional tour events.

Rahm turned down the proposal, alleging the DP World Tour was "extorting" players, and will persist with his appeal against the reported £2million-plus penalties he has accumulated from competing in rival tournaments.

"If you asked any DP World Tour member about the deal that they have cut with the LIV guys, I think they would all say that it was pretty generous," said Mcllroy.