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As the future of LIV Golf remains uncertain, Rory McIlroy appears ready for things to return to normal.
McIlroy shared his views on the league being funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which will stop funding it after this season.
After Brooks Koepka has already returned to the PGA Tour, and Patrick Reed is set to return next year, McIlroy thinks it’s good for golf to welcome back everyone who went to the LIV, if they choose to return.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shakes hands with American Bryson DeChambeau on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2025 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 13, 2025. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
“If this is a scenario where they have the opportunity to come back and play traditional tours, I think [PGA Tour CEO] Brian Rolapp said whatever makes this tour stronger, whatever makes the DP World Tour stronger, I think everyone should be open to that. It’s just good business practice,” McIlroy told Truist Championship, via ESPN.
What if they don’t?
“If you want to be the most competitive golfer you can be, this is the place to be. And if you don’t want to play here, I think that says a lot about you,” McIlroy added.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates his victory at the 2026 Masters tournament on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) (Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
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This comment comes on the heels of Bryson DeChambeau saying he could potentially turn to YouTube full-time if LIV doesn’t continue.
The two-time US Open winner has more than 2.6 million subscribers on YouTube, with his most popular video being his “Breaking 50” series with President Donald Trump.
“I think, from my perspective, I would like to grow my YouTube channel three times, maybe even more,” DeChambeau said recently. “I would love to. I would love to do a bunch of dubs in different languages, giving the world more reasons to watch YouTube. And then I would love to compete in whatever tournaments want me.”
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States watches while playing the 13th hole during the first round of the 2026 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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LIV announced earlier this week that it had retained Ducera Partners LLC “as an investment banking advisor to guide the league in its efforts to secure long-term investment partners and support its evolution toward a diversified, multi-partner investment model.”
