The former world number one hopes to be able to play three tournaments on the European Tour this autumn, in order to maintain his membership on the European Tour and thereby be able to play in the Ryder Cup next year.
But Jon Rahm does not want to pay the fine of approximately 20 million kronor that the European Tour, now DP World Tour, has given him for leaving for the lucrative LIV Tour, with the Saudi state as founder.
I'm not going to pay the fine and we're continuing to have a discussion with them (DP World Tour), he says in connection with the LIV Tour's tournament in Chicago.
He wants to play two tournaments in his home country and one in Scotland.
I intend to play in Spain. But if they let me do it is another matter.
I think it's my duty to represent Spanish golf and play the Spanish Open and I also want to play in Sotogrande.
If Rahm appeals the fine, he can play tournaments on the DP World Tour before a decision is made on the matter.
Jon knows what's required, said Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald to BBC some time ago.
We're not going to change the rules for one person. Either you pay the fine or appeal so you can play some tournaments in the meantime.
Not paying the fine is a matter of principle and has nothing to do with Rahm not being able to afford it. He is currently the world's second-highest paid athlete after Cristiano Ronaldo with an annual income of 218 million dollars (approximately 2 billion kronor).
Corrected: In an earlier version, the wrong currency was stated for Rahm's income. The correct figure is 218 million dollars.
