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McIlroy Would Welcome LIV Players Back to DP World Tour
McIlroy said the breakaway league is unlikely to recover as more players leave and new rules block LIV 2.0 members from the DP World Tour.
- Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on Tuesday, Rory McIlroy said LIV Golf's survival after Chapter 11 bankruptcy is "very difficult," casting doubt on the breakaway league's ability to relaunch as LIV 2.0.
- Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew financial support this year, forcing the league into bankruptcy; BC Partners Capital then offered $300m to fund a relaunch contingent on player commitments.
- Star player Jon Rahm exited the league last week, and McIlroy noted that "every day that goes by, there's another player that was on LIV who says that they're not going to rejoin for LIV 2.0."
- On Monday, CEO Guy Kinnings announced the DP World Tour will bar players participating in LIV 2.0, forcing golfers to choose between the European circuit or the breakaway league.
- Despite his past opposition to LIV, McIlroy said he would vote to welcome former LIV members back, arguing "a rising tide lifts all boats" and player returns could boost tour business.
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‘Beneficial’: Rory McIlroy Speaks in Favour of LIV Golfers’ PGA Tour Return as DP World Tour Holds Firm on Its Restrictions
Rory McIlroy has never hidden his opposition to LIV Golf. But with the breakaway league’s future uncertain, he is open to welcoming some of its players back. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on October 13, McIlroy said he would personally vote to let them return to the PGA Tour, and […]
·Lewes, United States
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Irish TimesRory McIlroy feels LIV was ‘half a good idea’ and would welcome players back
Rory McIlroy believes LIV Golf was “half a good idea, executed poorly” and the breakaway is no longer a threat to the traditional game as it tries to relaunch after filing for bankruptcy.
·Portadown, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)Rory McIlroy declares LIV Golf is no longer a threat to the game
LIV Golf is planning to relaunch in 2027 after filing for bankruptcy
·London, United Kingdom
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