Professional golfer Jon Rahm has publicly criticized the DP World Tour's treatment of players who have joined the LIV Golf series, accusing the organization of unfair practices regarding tournament participation requirements.

Rahm, who joined LIV Golf after leaving the PGA Tour, has characterized the DP World Tour's policies as "extortion," specifically targeting a six-tournament mandate that requires LIV players to compete in a minimum number of DP World Tour events to maintain their membership status.

The dispute centers on the DP World Tour's requirement that players participate in at least six tournaments per season, along with associated fines for non-compliance. This policy has created tensions with golfers who have signed with LIV Golf, as it forces them to balance commitments between competing professional tours.

Separately, Rahm reportedly arranged charter transportation for seven LIV golfers who were stranded in Dubai due to regional security concerns related to Iran's military activities in the region. The golfers were attempting to travel to Hong Kong for tournament competition when the travel disruption occurred.

The ongoing conflict reflects broader tensions within professional golf since the emergence of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, which has created divisions among players, tours, and governing bodies. The DP World Tour, formerly known as the European Tour, has implemented various policies to address the participation of LIV Golf players in its events.

Rahm's public criticism represents an escalation in the dispute between LIV Golf players and traditional tour organizations, highlighting ongoing regulatory and competitive challenges facing professional golf's governance structure.