Jon Rahm told by major champion: No hard feelings over LIV Golf move

Justin Rose says he has no hard feelings towards Jon Rahm and other LIV Golf players

The Englishman previously rejected the opportunity to join his former European Ryder Cup teammates Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson, Graeme McDowell and Martin Kaymer on the breakaway tour.

Rose said he wasn't prepared to sacrifice a potential captaincy in the biennial event and believed the move may have affected his ability to perform in the men's majors.

LIV Golf is currently fighting for its future after losing financial backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

The renegade tour is hoping to emerge from the ashes in 2027 with new financiers at the helm, but some existing LIV players have signalled they want no part of its new era.

Adrian Meronk, David Puig, Abraham Ancer, Thomas Pieters and Charles Howell III have confirmed they are leaving LIV Golf.

Rahm is the highest-profile player to depart, with the Spaniard reportedly set to give up a reported £75m ($100m) owed to him by LIV Golf after reaching a separation agreement.

Rose told Mirror Sports U.S. that Rahm's departure is "good for the established tours".

"Obviously, Jon's not the only one," said Rose.

"There's a lot of other great players in situations that he's found himself in. It's been an experiment; a whirlwind four or five years."

Some players have expressed anger that LIV players could have status on the DP World Tour in 2027.

Veteran Dutch professional Joost Luiten tore into LIV players during a recent interview with Today's Golfer.

Luiten said the European-based circuit should make it harder for LIV players to return.

"Four years ago they didn't give a s--- about the DP World Tour," he told the publication.

"They made a decision to go after the money.

"And now all of a sudden, the money is gone and they want to come back and act like nothing happened.

"I don't think that's right."

Rose disagrees.

"No hard feelings from my point of view," said the 46-year-old. "Everyone is welcome back.

"It's great for golf for players to be able to play against the best players in the world as often as we can.

"That's what we've always talked about and always wanted.

"And I think the disruption of it all, the PGA Tour and DP World Tour have had to become better versions of themselves.

"I think basically pretty much every player in the game has benefited one way or another, and hopefully it can now settle and we can find a really good balance."