Rory McIlroy on the Future of Sport

Rory McIlroy, once a vocal critic of LIV Golf, now believes the league is no longer a significant threat to professional golf. During a recent forum in New Delhi, India, McIlroy expressed his softened stance towards LIV Golf and the golfers seeking to return to the PGA Tour. The main reason for his change of heart, according to McIlroy, is the uncertainty surrounding LIV 2.0's success due to recent developments in U.S. bankruptcy court.

As of now, several players have announced their decision not to join LIV 2.0, making it challenging for the league to emerge from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. If LIV Golf manages to survive, McIlroy believes it will not pose a threat to the traditional order of the game. When asked by Bloomberg's Mishal Husain if he is open to welcoming back LIV golfers to the PGA Tour, McIlroy replied in the affirmative. He mentioned that the presence of these players could benefit both tours.

McIlroy did not specify whether LIV Golf members should face a penalty before rejoining the PGA Tour, but he did note that Jon Rahm is committed to the DP World Tour and will not participate in LIV 2.0. McIlroy also stated that the period of trying to be in both tours has ended, following the DP World Tour's decision that LIV golfers must choose between LIV 2.0 and the DP World Tour.