Jon Rahm competes in DP World Tour in Dubai at the start of the Ryder Cup

Of course, Ram has millions of reasons to promote the LIV cause. “I’ve met a lot of people who had reservations about LIV, and then going to an event in person completely changed their mindset,” he said.

He spoke of his relief at finally winning the LIV UK event in Staffordshire last July. “I think it’s a really good achievement to make a big career change and be successful in your first year.

“That first win at JCB is more gratifying than anything else. It's great to be the individual champions, but to be honest, most of our efforts come down to the team and I really enjoy the team win.”

The ultimate team victory will still be within the established golf order. It's clear that Rahm hopes his appeal against the DP World Tour penalty will take place after the Ryder Cup as expected – a situation that would be convenient for all parties.

Bethpage in September will be his fourth Ryder Cup and he is still waiting for an away victory. “I haven't been there,” he said.

“The last time was in 2012 and the home team has won by big margins since then, so obviously the team has gotten better at defending their home ground.

“The golf course set-up has changed a lot and Rory said it best in Italy when he said winning the away Ryder Cup has become one of the hardest things to do in golf.

“He's right. It's unbelievable to be a part of a winning team on the road.”

In the meantime, golf needs to adjust itself. Back in April, Rahm told BBC Sport that he believed a move to LIV as the reigning Masters champion could be a “catalyst” for a peace deal between the warring factions.

The sport is still waiting. “It's hard to know what's going on behind the scenes,” the Burley Basque told reporters here. “I think a lot of us are hoping that some kind of resolution can be reached.

“And providing the best possible product to the consumer, that's what I think we're still capable of doing. But I think we're living in a golden age of golf now, where the possibilities are endless.

“The big tours and big tours in Europe and around the world, the PGA Tour. LIV has also launched another big product and now even adds TGL (McIlroy and Tiger Woods’ Tomorrow Golf League). “

“When it comes to golf, there are possibilities now. I think with the right mind you can finally get a product, and I keep saying this, that can take golf to a different level in the sports world. “