{
  "id": 18388925,
  "title": "Should the PGA Tour bring former LIV golfers back? Here's what Rory McIlroy said last month",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/should-the-pga-tour-bring-former-liv-golfers-back-heres-what-rory",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T22:30:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pga-tour-bring-former-liv-223032772.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Last month, Rory McIlroy suggested that the PGA Tour should consider allowing some former LIV Golf players to return to the sport's governing body. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in India, McIlroy expressed his belief that integrating some LIV players could benefit both the PGA and DP World Tours. He acknowledged that LIV Golf had a good idea but executed it poorly, squandering a significant amount of capital intended for strategic partnerships. McIlroy and Tiger Woods were among the most vocal critics of LIV Golf's launch in 2021, as they were among the players who lost out on the opportunity to join the breakaway league. Despite his personal disdain for the league, McIlroy stated that he would vote to welcome back some former LIV players if given the chance, noting that it would be advantageous for business. He emphasized that the PGA Tour and DP World Tour need to engage with their members to determine their preferences, balancing the interests of returning players with those who stayed loyal.",
  "summary": "Speaking at a business forum in India last month, Rory McIlroy said he'd vote to let some LIV golfers back on the PGA Tour.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rory McIlroy suggested PGA Tour should allow some former LIV Golfers to return.",
    "He believes integration could benefit both PGA and DP World Tours.",
    "McIlroy and Tiger Woods criticized LIV Golf launch in 2021."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}