2 Off the 1st: Jon Rahm claims DP World Tour extortion; the new PGA Tour schedule is coming soon

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2 Off the 1st: Jon Rahm claims DP World Tour extortion; the new PGA Tour schedule is coming soon

March 3, 2026

Ryan Ballengee

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Jon Rahm of Spain lines up a putt on the 16th green during the final round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

On today's show, Ryan talks about Jon Rahm claiming to be extorted by the DP World Tour to settle fines he incurs for playing on LIV Golf and what it means for the Ryder Cup. Also, the PGA Tour is set to announce plans for a new schedule and tiers to their events. What will it look like, and what clues already give away some of the answers?

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