Rory McIlroy declares LIV Golf is no longer a threat ahead of proposed 2027 relaunch
LIV Golf is planning to relaunch in 2027 after filing for bankruptcy
Rory McIlroy has declared that LIV Golf is no longer a threat to the traditional game, following its planned 2027 relaunch after filing for bankruptcy. The breakaway circuit attempted to relaunch with backing of 300 million US dollars (£227m) from BC Partners Capital, but this conditional support hinges on a certain number of players re-signing.
Jon Rahm, a key member, has announced his absence from the relaunch. McIlroy criticized LIV Golf's poor execution, stating it had "half of a good idea" that was wasted. The golfers who left LIV will face a one-year suspension from the PGA Tour, while the DP World Tour has tightened its rules, leaving the future of the players uncertain.
McIlroy believes that bringing these players back is beneficial for the tours, but six-time DP World Tour winner Joost Luiten disagrees, arguing that LIV Golf should prove its worth through Q-School rather than re-entering the traditional tour.
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