Will Jon Rahm make it to the 2025 Ryder Cup? The golfing world has been buzzing with this question since Rahm parted ways with Jay Monahan & Co. after his remarkable three-peat in the PGA Tour’s opening events last year. And why not?

Rahm’s decision to ditch the PGA Tour for LIV Golf, led by Scott O’Neil, has undoubtedly made his Ryder Cup quest tougher. The reason? A rather simple one. The PGA Tour’s rival has been trying to gain recognition from the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) for years now. But, LIV Golf’s unconventional 54-hole format deviates from golf’s traditional 72-hole structure, making it harder for the tour to gain recognition from the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR).

However, things took a turn for the worse when former LIV CEO Greg Norman announced the tour’s withdrawal from its OWGR bid, shutting down LIV Golf’s chances of being considered for world-ranking points.

As a result, players like Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, and Jon Rahm face an uphill battle to boost their world golf rankings and snag a Ryder Cup spot among the top PGA Tour players. Interestingly, despite these odds, fans still held out hope for the 2021 U.S. Open champion Rahm, especially with his highly anticipated debut at the Dubai Desert Classic on January 15th.

Unfortunately, it seems like Jon Rahm has proved his critics right when they stated, “I’m not sure that the schedule he’s played is going to prepare him to be tough enough for major championships.” The reason is pretty simple. The Spanish missed the 36-hole cut on Friday.

After an opening round of 69, he fell apart in the second round, shooting a 5-over 77. This included two double bogeys for the 30-year-old. Ultimately, this left him at 2 over par and well outside the cut line. Adding to the frustration, he encountered problems with two swings that landed in the bushes, further derailing his chances.

Given the stakes, the DP World Tour event was vital for Rahm’s aspirations for the 2025 Ryder Cup. However, after failing to make the cut, it’s clear that he is disheartened by his performance. In a post-match interview, Rahm expressed his disappointment, saying, “I wouldn’t say that there was anything that went well.” He elaborated, “No part of the game today was even average to what I would like to feel.” This naturally raises the question, what’s next for the new father?

Does Jon Rahm still have a chance at the 2025 Ryder Cup?

To put it in short: yes. Unlike the PGA Tour, which bars LIV Golf players from participating, the DP World Tour remains more inclusive. This opens doors for players like Rahm to compete and earn points.

The Ryder Cup team will announce its qualified top six players on August 24, 2025. With this deadline in mind, Rahm has plenty of time to bounce back from his Dubai Desert Classic mishaps. However, he’ll need to improve his performance significantly. If Rahm continues to struggle, his already slim chances will likely evaporate.

But given the Masters winner’s agenda of the year, it looks like the champion can again win his fan’s hearts just like the 2023 Ryder Cup. In a recent interview in Dubai, he shared his desire to compete for Europe at Bethpage Black. Rahm also hopes the appeals process regarding his situation will extend beyond the Ryder Cup in September. “I don’t know what’s going to happen in the future, but my plan is to be on that team at Bethpage,” the 31st-ranked OWGR player stated confidently.