McIlroy supports LIV Golf players returning to PGA Tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 5:17 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Rory McIlroy stated he would support having LIV Golf players rejoin the PGA Tour, asserting that the breakaway circuit no longer poses a threat to traditional tours. He remarked that LIV Golf had significant resources but believes they were mismanaged. After some players, including Jon Rahm, opted out of LIV recently, McIlroy suggested the circuit's future remains uncertain. Meanwhile, the DP World Tour announced that players joining LIV for the 2027 season would be barred from rejoining its membership. McIlroy also mentioned losing connections with peers who chose to participate in LIV, leading to a fractured golfing community.
- •Rory McIlroy is open to LIV players returning to the PGA Tour.
- •McIlroy notes LIV Golf no longer threatens traditional tours.
- •DP World Tour bans LIV players for the 2027 season.
- •Jon Rahm recently departed from LIV Golf, citing unacceptable terms.
- •McIlroy acknowledges losing friends within the golf community due to LIV.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy wants LIV golfers back on PGA Tour, declares threat over
- 5:17 PMBBC Sport — McIlroy would vote for LIV players' PGA Tour return
"Rory McIlroy had extensive comments on LIV Golf's bankruptcy case, the possible return of LIV golfers to the PGA Tour and his years-long criticism.
"Rory McIlroy would vote to have LIV Golf players back on the PGA Tour and says the breakaway circuit is no longer a threat to traditional tours.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 5:25 PMRory McIlroy wants LIV golfers back on PGA Tour, declares threat over
Rory McIlroy had extensive comments on LIV Golf's bankruptcy case, the possible return of LIV golfers to the PGA Tour and his years-long criticism.
- BBC SportOct 13, 2026, 5:17 PMMcIlroy would vote for LIV players' PGA Tour return
Rory McIlroy would vote to have LIV Golf players back on the PGA Tour and says the breakaway circuit is no longer a threat to traditional tours.
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