Rory McIlroy questions value of LIV players Rahm and DeChambeau
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Last updated Aug 20, 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.
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Have they brought value to LIV?' Rory McIlroy questions PGA Tour returnees
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy questions LIV stars 'value' as talk of PGA return builds
- 7:52 PMESPN — McIlroy questions value of LIV players to PGA
- 7:31 PMAssociated Press — Rory McIlroy questions what value Rahm and DeChambeau have brought to LIV - AP News
- 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.
"Rory McIlroy on Wednesday questioned whether Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm had ever "brought value" to LIV Golf, as the divisive rival tour scrambles to reinvent itself and speculation mounts that its stars could jump ship.DeChambeau and Rahm were among the most prominent and highly paid defectors to LIV Golf.
"With all the chatter about what value top LIV players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau might bring to the PGA Tour if they choose to return, Rory McIlroy was pointed in a question. He asks what value they have brought to LIV Golf? The rival league is tryin…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:32 AM‘Have they brought value to LIV?' Rory McIlroy questions PGA Tour returnees
Should certain LIV Golf players be let back onto the PGA Tour?
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:09 PMMcIlroy questions LIV stars 'value' as talk of PGA return builds
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday questioned whether Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm had ever "brought value" to LIV Golf, as the divisive rival tour scrambles to reinvent itself and speculation mounts that its stars could jump ship.DeChambeau and Rahm were among the most prominent and highly paid defectors to LIV Golf.
- 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.
- Associated PressAug 19, 2026, 7:31 PMRory McIlroy questions what value Rahm and DeChambeau have brought to LIV - AP News
With all the chatter about what value top LIV players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau might bring to the PGA Tour if they choose to return, Rory McIlroy was pointed in a question. He asks what value they have brought to LIV Golf? The rival league is tryin…
- 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.
- Sky Sports—'Do they add anything?' | McIlroy questions LIV stars 'value' as talk of PGA Tour return builds
Rory McIlroy gave his fiery opinion on LIV players potentially returning to the PGA Tour amid the uncertain future of LIV Golf.
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