Bernard Gallacher and Rory McIlroy Call for Rule Change to Allow LIV Golf Players to Represent Europe at Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup legend Bernard Gallacher and golf superstar Rory McIlroy are leading the charge for a rule change that would allow LIV Golf players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to represent Europe at the 2025 event in Bethpage. Currently, players who participate in the controversial LIV Golf series are ineligible for the Ryder Cup, but Gallacher and McIlroy believe that Europe needs its strongest line-up to defend their title.

Gallacher, who captained Europe to victory in 1995, emphasized the importance of having players like Rahm and Hatton on the team, stating that the Ryder Cup would be “diminished” without them. McIlroy echoed these sentiments, expressing his desire to see Rahm on the next Ryder Cup team despite his move to LIV Golf.

However, former Europe captain Paul McGinley cautioned that changing the rules to allow LIV players to participate in the Ryder Cup is not a straightforward process. While there is a desire to have the best players compete, there are logistical and fairness considerations that need to be addressed.

With tensions rising and negotiations ongoing, the golf world is eagerly awaiting a resolution to this issue. Will the rules be altered to accommodate LIV Golf players like Rahm and Hatton, or will Team Europe have to make do without them? Only time will tell as the countdown to the 2025 Ryder Cup continues.