Jon Rahm, on the eve of the Dubai Desert Classic, revealed a change in philosophy for LIV Golf amid the OWGR controversy.

Because of his affiliation with LIV Golf, Jon Rahm faces a bevy of sanctions and fines from the DP World Tour, which facilitates the Ryder Cup from the European side. He does not know when arbitrators will settle those issues,

Jon Rahm is back on the DP World Tour this week, with the LIV Golf star beginning his season in Dubai having appealed fines and sanctions put to him by the Wentworth-based circuit

The ongoing rift in the golf world has created plenty of wild narratives, and another appeared to be developing this week when PGA Tour loyalist Rory McIlroy publicly advised friend and fellow Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin against going to LIV Golf.

Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment at the prospect of fellow Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin joining LIV Golf and has warned him it is not worth the sacrifice.

Rory McIlroy expressed disappointment at the idea of fellow Ulsterman Tom McKibbin potentially going to LIV Golf instead of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.