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Jim Nantz addresses LIV golfers' potential return to PGA Tour

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Jim Nantz addresses LIV golfers' potential return to PGA Tour

Summary

Jim Nantz expressed uncertainty over the potential return of LIV golfers to the PGA Tour, citing challenges faced by LIV Golf, including financial instability and canceled tournaments. The PGA is thriving, with recent broadcast viewership peaking since 2013. Nantz mentioned the importance of loyalty among current PGA players as discussions evolve. Rory McIlroy commented on the difficulties LIV golfers may encounter if they look to return, reinforcing Nantz's sentiment of weighing consequences. Nantz emphasized trust in PGA CEO Brian Rolapp to find a workable solution for all involved parties.

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Status Watch

•Nantz discusses LIV Golf's financial challenges and tournament cancellations.
•Recent PGA Tour events show strong viewership numbers.
•Rory McIlroy questions the value of LIV golfers returning.
•Nantz emphasizes loyalty of PGA players during discussions.
•Nantz trusts PGA CEO Brian Rolapp to find a resolution.

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9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jim Nantz on LIV golfers returning to PGA Tour: ‘I trust that Brian [Rolapp] and his team will figure something out’

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The future of LIV Golf gets murkier by the day. After being founded with the full financial backing of the Saudi Arabian government, which allowed it to lure some of the sport’s biggest names over from the PGA, the well has run dry, and the renegade tour is entering its season finale in Indianapolis this…
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