Rory McIlroy questions value of LIV players Rahm and DeChambeau
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Rory McIlroy expressed skepticism about the contributions of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to LIV Golf during a press conference at the BMW Championship. McIlroy wondered whether they have brought value to the league, which is facing uncertainty as it lacks funding from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. Scottie Scheffler indicated openness to the return of LIV players to the PGA Tour, suggesting potential penalties for their previous decisions. LIV Golf's CEO is expected to address the league's future amid changes to its operational structure.
- •McIlroy questioned the value of LIV players during the BMW Championship.
- •Scheffler noted a need for penalties if LIV players return to PGA Tour.
- •LIV Golf is facing uncertainty without Saudi funding.
- •LIV CEO to discuss the league's future amid restructuring.
- •Brooks Koepka was the first LIV player to return to the PGA Tour.
- 7:52 PMESPN — McIlroy questions value of LIV players to PGA
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy questions what value Rahm and DeChambeau have brought to LIV
"Scottie Scheffler is not opposed to the return of LIV Golf players who chased after Saudi money, but with some form of a penalty. Rory McIlroy could see unification at some point, though he paused when asked Wednesday about the value they would bring to the PGA Tour. “I mean, I’d argue have they brought value to LIV?” McIlroy said at the BMW Championship.
"Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy offered different opinions Wednesday on whether LIV Golf players potentially returning to the PGA Tour would bring value.
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External links- ESPNAug 19, 2026, 7:52 PMMcIlroy questions value of LIV players to PGA
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy offered different opinions Wednesday on whether LIV Golf players potentially returning to the PGA Tour would bring value.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:51 PMRory McIlroy questions what value Rahm and DeChambeau have brought to LIV
Scottie Scheffler is not opposed to the return of LIV Golf players who chased after Saudi money, but with some form of a penalty. Rory McIlroy could see unification at some point, though he paused when asked Wednesday about the value they would bring to the PGA Tour. “I mean, I’d argue have they brought value to LIV?” McIlroy said at the BMW Championship.
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