McIlroy warns PGA Tour changes could diminish event stature
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Rory McIlroy stated that proposed changes to the PGA Tour, influenced by LIV Golf's impact, may turn some tournaments into lesser events. McIlroy criticized the idea of a two-tiered system that could harm traditional competitions, citing the Canadian Open as an example of a potential downgrade. He emphasized that the PGA Tour’s previous structure was effective and expressed concerns about future plans, noting that he won't have much say in the decision-making process as he plans to reduce his playing schedule. PGA Tour officials are set to discuss these changes in greater detail following an upcoming board meeting.
- •McIlroy comments on PGA Tour's planned two-tiered tournament system.
- •Predicts reduced stature for some events, like the Canadian Open.
- •McIlroy believes the old PGA Tour structure was effective.
- •PGA Tour executives are reviewing potential changes for 2028.
- •Upcoming board meeting may update on these planned changes.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy says PGA Tour's response to LIV will hurt some events
"Upcoming PGA Tour changes sparked by the threat of now-struggling LIV Golf will hurt some events by making them second-class tournaments, six-time major winner Rory McIlroy said on Tuesday."But now that LIV looks like it's less of a threat, I think the old ways of the PGA Tour weren't actually that bad."
"Rory McIlroy has questioned proposed new changes to the PGA Tour schedule and admits the old system was ‘pretty good’ before LIV Golf’s emergence in the men’s game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 3:05 PMMcIlroy says PGA Tour's response to LIV will hurt some events
Upcoming PGA Tour changes sparked by the threat of now-struggling LIV Golf will hurt some events by making them second-class tournaments, six-time major winner Rory McIlroy said on Tuesday."But now that LIV looks like it's less of a threat, I think the old ways of the PGA Tour weren't actually that bad."
- Sky Sports—McIlroy raises PGA Tour schedule concerns | 'Everything worked well' before LIV
Rory McIlroy has questioned proposed new changes to the PGA Tour schedule and admits the old system was ‘pretty good’ before LIV Golf’s emergence in the men’s game.
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