Rory McIlroy on potential Bryson DeChambeau move to DP World Tour: 'Good and bad, he brings eyeballs'
Count McIlroy among those who agree that DeChambeau would boost the exposure of the DP World Tour.
Rory McIlroy has expressed his support for Bryson DeChambeau joining the DP World Tour. DeChambeau, currently without a full-time tour due to LIV Golf's recent plans to dissolve, remains suspended and without a path back to the PGA Tour. However, he would be eligible to join the DP World Tour in 2027 as a result of his victory at the 2024 U.S. Open.
McIlroy believes that DeChambeau's presence, both positive and negative, would attract attention to the DP World Tour, which is beneficial for the tournaments. DeChambeau himself acknowledged his limited options and expressed his desire to play competitive golf, stating that there don't seem to be many alternatives. The DP World Tour's membership deadline for the upcoming season is Nov.
16, 2027, with DeChambeau scheduled to compete in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa starting Dec. 3.
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