Anirban Lahiri urges patience on LIV Golf uncertainty; Justin Rose sees more players available for Ryder Cup

New Delhi, October 13: With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf has kept the golfing world on tenterhooks, Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri has urged for patience, saying the situation remains fluid and that players should wait for the ongoing processes to unfold. While former US Open champion Justin Rose believes recent developments could open the door for more players to be considered for next year's Ryder Cup.

The two golfers addressed the media ahead of the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club on Tuesday (October 13), with the future of LIV Golf and its potential implications for professional golf emerging as a key talking point.

Lahiri, who has been part of LIV Golf since its early years, said he was keeping his attention firmly on his game and would make a decision about his future once the available options became clearer.

"The situation is very dynamic. A lot of things going on. It's hard for me to comment on it, also because, you know, it's a matter of seeing how the processes work out," Lahiri said.

The Indian golfer, who is preparing for the DP World Tour event, a $4million prize event in Delhi, before travelling to Hong Kong and subsequently competing at the Philippine Open, said he expected greater clarity over the next five to six weeks.

"My only message to everyone who is going to have questions regarding this is you have been patient so far. Just give it another month, month and a half, and everyone will know exactly what's happening one way or the other," he added.

Lahiri acknowledged that he has enjoyed his time with LIV Golf and would be open to continuing, although he stressed that his eventual decision would depend on what works best for him and his family.

"LIV has been great for me and I've enjoyed it. Would I like for it to continue? Why not. But we don't have a crystal ball so let's see where it goes," he added further.

Asked about the uncertainty surrounding the league and the distractions it could create for players, Lahiri - a two-time DP World Tour winner, said he had deliberately avoided following the speculation.

"The one thing I also learned is if you go looking for information you're going to hear ten things and nine and a half will be untrue," he said.

The 39-year-old added that he would continue to focus on his performance rather than developments beyond his control. He argued, "I'm a professional golfer. I intend to continue to do what I do at the highest level possible to the best of my ability. Whatever option allows me to balance that with where I find myself in my life is what I'm going to do."

Justin Rose sees potential impact on Ryder Cup selection

Rose, meanwhile, offered his assessment of how the changing LIV Golf landscape could affect Europe's selection process for the next Ryder Cup.

The Englishman, who is making his first appearance at the DP World India Championship, said the possibility of more players becoming available could give European captain Luke Donald a wider pool of candidates.

"I don't know what the current LIV situation is apart from it seems like a lot of players are beginning to free themselves up to focus on the DP World Tour and put themselves in positions where they might be able to accrue some points," Rose said.

Under the current European selection system, six players qualify automatically, with the captain choosing the remaining six members of the 12-man team.

Rose (46) suggested that players who have struggled to accumulate qualifying points because of their playing schedules could come into contention if they become eligible and demonstrate strong form.

"I think there will be more players available for Luke to select from," he said.

"Anybody who is showing really good form that maybe hasn't had the opportunity to earn the points but is eligible to play, they're going to put themselves in to be considered for the team."

Rose, however, claimed that he had not followed the developments in detail but believed the situation could lead to a different-looking European team at the next Ryder Cup.

"I think the team may look a little bit different next time because of how things seem to be playing out at the moment. But I haven't really followed the ins and outs. I know there is a lot of movement," he added.

Focus shifts to Delhi Golf Club

While the LIV Golf situation continues to generate discussion across professional golf, both players are turning their attention to the challenge at Delhi Golf Club.

Lahiri, who has fond memories of the venue, said he had used his seven-week break from competitive golf to work on his fitness, revisit his fundamentals and reset mentally after a demanding season.

Rose, meanwhile, highlighted the course's narrow fairways, grainy Bermuda greens and emphasis on accuracy, suggesting that disciplined course management and strong iron play would be crucial.

The DP World India Championship brings together an international field and leading Indian golfers, with the Delhi Golf Club set to test players through its distinctive layout and demanding shot-making requirements.