Jon Rahm will not compete in the Open de España, which begins Thursday at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. His absence is unrelated to questions about his future with the LIV Golf circuit, a breakaway golf league that has attracted several top players. Instead, Rahm chose to stay with his family as his wife, Kelley, is expecting their fourth child. The Basque golfer, who has won the Open de España three times (2018, 2019, 2022), prioritized family over competition this week. Rahm’s future with the LIV Golf circuit remains unclear. The circuit, which was once heavily funded by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, is preparing for a potential new format in 2027. While Rahm has not ruled out continuing with LIV, his recent comments have left his intentions ambiguous. He stated in September that he has a contract with LIV 1.0, which he is "more than willing to honor," but he has expressed caution about LIV 2.0, citing "a long legal process" needed to clarify his situation. According to reports from British golf publications like Golf Monthly and Today’s Golfer, Rahm’s future could be directly affected by the restructuring of the LIV Golf circuit. These reports suggest he could still be entitled to up to $150 million under his current contract. In the short term, Rahm is expected to return to the DP World Tour, the official golf circuit in Europe. This season, he has participated in several tournaments, including the Scottish Open, the Irish Open, and the BMW PGA Championship. He now has two remaining events to play in order to fulfill his obligations and retain his playing rights: the Abu Dhabi Championship and the DP World Tour Championship in November. However, his participation in the grand finale is not guaranteed, as he currently ranks 43rd in the Race to Dubai, with only the top 50 players securing a spot. With LIV Golf undergoing a potential transformation and the possibility of a return to traditional circuits, Rahm has not yet decided his path for 2027. Sergio García, Rahm’s compatriot, is also making moves toward the DP World Tour. The 2017 Masters winner has asked U.S. courts to officially end his contract with LIV Golf. His legal team explains that maintaining the LIV contract creates uncertainty that could affect his relationships with tournaments and sponsors. García wants to regain his freedom and has expressed a desire to play more on the DP World Tour in 2027. This return could open a symbolic door: the possibility of becoming a Ryder Cup captain. García holds the record for the most points scored in the history of the competition, with 28.5 points across ten participations. However, he is currently ineligible for captaincy due to his resignation from the DP World Tour. If the rules change, his return to the European golf circuit could reignite that opportunity.