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Rory McIlroy discusses LIV Golf's decline and Bryson DeChambeau's return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Rory McIlroy discusses LIV Golf's decline and Bryson DeChambeau's return

Summary

Rory McIlroy addressed the struggles of LIV Golf during a press conference ahead of the BMW Championship on August 20, 2026. He acknowledged the league's potential demise due to losing Saudi funding and reflected on Phil Mickelson's criticisms of the PGA Tour. McIlroy expressed no personal satisfaction in the job losses resulting from LIV’s collapse. He warned that for players considering a return to the PGA, such as Bryson DeChambeau, the process may not be straightforward, citing that previous offers for returning players may no longer apply. The situation leaves uncertainty regarding the trajectory of professional golf competitions.

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Status Watch

•LIV Golf is facing potential collapse after losing Saudi funding.
•McIlroy emphasizes no personal satisfaction in LIV's struggles.
•Players including DeChambeau are contemplating returns to PGA Tour.
•McIlroy cautions that returns may not be welcomed easily.
•Uncertainty surrounds future policies for players coming back to the Tour.

Latest Updates

9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy makes comment on Phil Mickelson and has warning for Bryson DeChambeau ahead of latest PGA Tour tournament

What they're saying

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LIV Golf looks to be on its last legs, and the PGA Tour has won golf’s civil war. It’s been a rocky road for LIV since the tour lost its Saudi funding.
— Yahoo Sports

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