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Rory McIlroy comments on LIV Golf players returning to PGA Tour

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Rory McIlroy comments on LIV Golf players returning to PGA Tour

Summary

Rory McIlroy addressed the potential return of LIV Golf players to the PGA Tour during a press conference at the BMW Championship. He noted that the PGA Tour is in a strong position while LIV's future appears uncertain, with reports of canceled tournaments and unpaid bills. McIlroy suggested that returning LIV players will face a more challenging path compared to Brooks Koepka, who recently returned to the PGA Tour. He emphasized that LIV has not added value to professional golf and stated that while he does not take pleasure in others losing jobs, he believes the PGA Tour remains the best platform for golfers.

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Key Details

•McIlroy spoke at the BMW Championship about LIV Golf's uncertainty.
•LIV Golf faces issues like canceled tournaments and legal challenges.
•He believes the PGA Tour is in a strong position.
•McIlroy stated returning LIV players will face a tougher path.
•Ratings for the PGA Tour have improved over the past two seasons.

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1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy shades LIV Golf stars, dismisses potential returns

What they're saying

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As each day passes, the future of the PGA Tour looks brighter and the future of LIV Golf becomes much more cloudy. It wasn’t that long ago that LIV had the full backing of the Saudi Arabian government and was recruiting some of the biggest stars of the game with the promises of incredible riches…
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