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Rory McIlroy claims he knew LIV was in trouble and breakaway tour was always a ‘risk’
LIV in race against time to survive without PIF funding
TL;DR
- Rory McIlroy was aware of potential funding issues for LIV Golf weeks before the official announcement.
- He believes sports becoming reliant on funding susceptible to world affairs is dangerous.
- LIV Golf faces a race against time as PIF funding is set to end in 2026.
- McIlroy attributes LIV's precarious situation partly to geopolitical events in the Middle East.
- He adjusted his schedule to attend a White House state dinner and focus on preparation for the US PGA Championship.