Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMcIlroy has spoken out on LIV Golf's issues (Getty)Rory McIlroy has stated that he expects several players to depart LIV Golf following the breakaway organisation’s decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. The rebel circuit filed for bankruptcy to preserve its business after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew support in April, though it is receiving £37.7m in financing ahead of a planned 2027 relaunch. McIlroy noted that the bankruptcy filing effectively breaches player contracts, offering marquee golfers such as Jon Rahm the freedom to leave and potentially return to the PGA Tour. Speaking prior to defending his Irish Open title at Doonbeg, McIlroy described the situation as a positive development for the golf ecosystem, believing returning players could be a “good thing” the DP World Tour. He highlighted the strengthening alliance between the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, adding that incorporating elite players into international events will create stronger, more competitive tournaments. In fullRory McIlroy predicts LIV Golf player exodus after bankruptcy protection filingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf uncertainty could be ‘good thing’ for DP World Tour
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMcIlroy has spoken out on LIV Golf's issues (Getty)Rory McIlroy has stated that he expects several players to depart LIV Golf following the breakaway organisation’s decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. The rebel circuit filed for bankruptcy to preserve its business after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew support in April, though it is receiving £37.7m in financing ahead of a planned 2027 relaunch. McIlroy noted that the bankruptcy filing effectively breaches player contracts, offering marquee golfers such as Jon Rahm the freedom to leave and potentially return to the PGA Tour. Speaking prior to defending his Irish Open title at Doonbeg, McIlroy described the situation as a positive development for the golf ecosystem, believing returning players could be a “good thing” the DP World Tour. He highlighted the strengthening alliance between the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, adding that incorporating elite players into international events will create stronger, more competitive tournaments. In fullRory McIlroy predicts LIV Golf player exodus after bankruptcy protection filingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
