Rory McIlroy Says LIV Golf Wasted Capital, Would Welcome Players Back

Rory McIlroy admits LIV Golf was a half-good idea, poorly executed. He now supports returning players to PGA Tour.

October 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New Delhi, India — Rory McIlroy has shifted his position on LIV Golf, stating he would support allowing players from the breakaway league to return to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.

The world-renowned golfer made the remarks during a business forum in New Delhi, where he criticized LIV Golf for squandering financial opportunities and failing to deliver on its potential. He described the league as ‘half a good idea, executed poorly.’

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McIlroy also acknowledged that the rise of LIV Golf caused some personal strain, as it led to a rift with friends in the golf community. However, he expressed openness to a unified future for professional golf, suggesting that LIV members could rejoin the PGA Tour by 2027 if conditions align.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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