Rory McIlroy takes a shot at Bryson DeChambeau after LIV Golf collapse

Following the demise of LIV Golf, Bryson DeChambeau finds himself in a precarious situation and one of his most formidable adversaries is not showing sympathy. Rory McIlroy, recently questioned about the prospect of DeChambeau joining the DP World Tour, couldn't resist a slight jab at his rival. While McIlroy conceded that DeChambeau would undoubtedly draw attention to the European circuit, he emphatically stated that he would never wish to be in DeChambeau's position, revealing that the two-time major champion appears to have limited options.

DeChambeau's uncertain path Following LIV Golf's official declaration that it would cease operations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, its top players are now in search of a new platform. Jon Rahm, the league's other prominent star, has already made the switch and intends to participate in European tournaments in 2027. DeChambeau's situation is comparatively more intricate.

The PGA Tour prohibits LIV players from competing for a year after their last appearance, and DeChambeau was among those who sued the tour for leaving in 2022. He has also expressed a desire to expand his YouTube presence post-LIV. "I'm not going to rewrite the last four years," DeChambeau remarked in his initial remarks post the league's collapse, as cited by the Associated Press.

McIlroy and DeChambeau share a tumultuous past. DeChambeau edged McIlroy for the 2024 U.S. Open title, and McIlroy avenged the loss with a win in the final round of the 2025 Masters. At The Open earlier this summer, McIlroy candidly admitted that he "isn't particularly fond" of DeChambeau. "Not in his shoes" In a conversation ahead of the upcoming DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, McIlroy was asked about the likelihood of DeChambeau joining the European tour.

"Yes, absolutely," McIlroy replied, according to GOLF.com. "A name like Bryson DeChambeau and everything he brings to the table - good and bad - brings eyeballs, which is a positive for tournaments." He proceeded to make a pointed remark. "And honestly, I'm certainly not in his shoes, and nor would I ever want to be, but it doesn't seem like he's got many options.

If he wants to compete in golf, it doesn't seem like he has many options," McIlroy added. DeChambeau is slated to compete in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa next month. Beyond that, his fate remains uncertain.