LUKE WHO'S BACK

Donald wants Rahm on board for a third glory shot

- BY CARL MARKHAM

LUKE DONALD hopes he'll have Jon Rahm available as he targets an unprecedented third successive victory as Ryder Cup captain in Ireland next year.

The Spaniard is in dispute with the DP World Tour over sanctions they've imposed for him playing in LIV Golf events without obtaining the necessary permissions as a tour member.

Rahm reportedly owes over £2million in fines but has appealed, a process that was delayed so long he was allowed to play in September's victory in New York.

LIV golfers, including Tyrrell Hatton, agreed to pay all outstanding fines and commit to playing in more DP World Tour events in order to gain conditional releases to play LIV events.

Rahm refused, labelling it “extortion” on Tuesday. But Donald hopes to have the two-time Major winner in his side again after signing up for a third straight stint as captain.