Justin Rose has urged Jon Rahm to renew his DP World Tour membership to ensure the Spanish golfer remains eligible for the Ryder Cup next year.
The LIV golfer must play in three events on the European Tour before the end of the season to ensure his availability.
Europe will defend their title at Bethpage in September 2025, and coach Luke Donald will be hoping to see the big hitter on the team.
Rose is close friends with the Spaniard and admits he has spoken to him about linking up again next year.
He said: “No matter where the world rankings say he is or the golf that he is competing against, we know what a great player he is.
“My point is you want him on the team. There is a pathway for him to play the Ryder Cup if he wants it.
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“I think that’s all the DP World Tour can do, and they have their interests to protect, and I still think that it is a doable situation should the player want to choose to do it.”
Rose has recently been announced as captain of the Great Britain and Ireland Team Cup in October.
It is being viewed as the first step towards becoming Ryder Cup captain and he could achieve that honour by 2024.
He added: “First and foremost I’d love to do the job at some point.
“It is a huge honour – 2027 would certainly be a special Ryder Cup. We all know what a special place Adare Manor is, we all know JP McManus and what his love for the sport is, and how much he has given back to golf.
“Timing the Ryder Cup captaincy is something you don’t have a huge amount of control over, because your opportunity might just happen to come at a certain time.
“In 2027 I hope that I am still a strong contender to be playing in the team. I think front and centre is 2025, and see how I go there.”
