McIlroy warns tours have ‘decisions to make’ as LIV Golf exodus edges closer
Rory McIlroy believes traditional tours will soon have “decisions to make” as a player exodus from LIV Golf edges closer. LIV filing for bankruptcy in the United States on Tuesday means its deals with several high-profile golfers will soon be invalid, leaving them free to negotiate a route back to the PGA and DP World Tours. When asked whether remaining with LIV in its planned, far-less lucrative form would hold appeal, McIlroy was characteristically candid. “I’m not in their shoes but LIV at the start looked a lot more attractive than what LIV 2.0 might be from a financial standpoint,” said the Masters champion.
TL;DR
- LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy in the United States, potentially invalidating deals with high-profile golfers.
- Rory McIlroy believes this situation will lead to some players leaving LIV and necessitate decisions from traditional golf tours.
- McIlroy suggests the return of competitive players to the PGA and DP World Tours would strengthen the golf ecosystem.
- LIV's future plans include 10 events with $10m prize money each, backed by BC Partners, but its financial viability is questioned.
- The PIF plans to loan LIV approximately $50m to aid its bankruptcy process, despite previously investing an estimated $5bn.
- The presence of US President Donald Trump at the Irish Open is expected to bring more attention to the event.