McIlroy and Scheffler differ on LIV golfers returning to PGA Tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler expressed contrasting views on LIV golfers seeking to rejoin the PGA Tour. At a press conference on August 19 ahead of the BMW Championship in St. Louis, McIlroy reiterated his stance against LIV, stating that players who left should not be easily welcomed back and emphasizing a lack of value they brought to LIV. Scheffler, while acknowledging the depth of talent on the PGA Tour, sees potential benefits from allowing certain LIV players to return, suggesting penalties may be necessary for any returning golfer. The future of LIV Golf remains uncertain, as it canceled its season finale, and reports indicate high-profile players like Jon Rahm could depart.
- •LIV Golf canceled the season finale, raising concerns over its future.
- •McIlroy argues LIV golfers should not be welcomed back easily.
- •Scheffler believes LIV players can add value to the PGA Tour.
- •Jon Rahm, a prominent LIV player, is expected to leave after this season.
- •McIlroy supports the PGA Tour's current direction, opposing LIV's impact.
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler see a way back for LIV golfers, but don't expect it to be easy
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy rebukes giving LIV Golf stars easy path back to PGA Tour
"The world's No. 1 and No. 2 golfers think those seeking a return from LIV will have their chances to be. back on the PGA Tour, but not without heavy challenges
"The future of LIV Golf is in limbo. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler says he'd like the best golfers back on the PGA Tour. No. 2 Rory McIlroy disagrees.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:08 PMRory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler see a way back for LIV golfers, but don't expect it to be easy
The world's No. 1 and No. 2 golfers think those seeking a return from LIV will have their chances to be. back on the PGA Tour, but not without heavy challenges
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:56 PMRory McIlroy rebukes giving LIV Golf stars easy path back to PGA Tour
The future of LIV Golf is in limbo. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler says he'd like the best golfers back on the PGA Tour. No. 2 Rory McIlroy disagrees.
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