Trending Now - Rory Mcilroy Critiques LIV Golfers Over Tour Rejoining Stance

WHO:

Golf Channel - Rory McIlroy, LIV CEO Scott O’Neil, Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Anirban Lahiri

Newsweek - Rory McIlroy

WHAT:

Golf Channel - Rory McIlroy stated, “If it is a scenario where they have the option to come back and play on the traditional tours, you know, I think Brian Rolapp has said anything that makes this Tour stronger, anything that makes the DP World Tour stronger, I think everyone should be open to that.”

Golf Channel - Bryson DeChambeau's contract with LIV is reportedly up after the season, and he has asked for a new, $500 million deal.

Golf Channel - Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour, known commercially as the DP World Tour, potentially allowing him to compete in 2027 and beyond.

The Guardian - Bryson DeChambeau's contract with LIV is reportedly up after the season, and he has asked for a new, $500 million deal.

The Guardian - Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour, known commercially as the DP World Tour, potentially allowing him to compete in 2027 and beyond.

Golf Channel - Rory McIlroy stated, “When one of the wealthiest sovereign wealth funds in the world thinks that you’re too expensive for them, that sort of says something.”

The Guardian - Bryson DeChambeau's contract with LIV is reportedly up after the season, and he has asked for a new, $500 million deal.

The Guardian - Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour, known commercially as the DP World Tour, potentially allowing him to compete in 2027 and beyond.

Golf Channel - Rory McIlroy finished with birdies on five of his first seven holes during the Truist Championship, despite a closing bogey.

Newsweek - Bryson DeChambeau stated he will focus on growing his YouTube channel and will only "play tournaments that want me" if LIV does not survive.

Golf Channel - Rory McIlroy finished with a score of 4-under 67 at the Truist Championship, moving to 5 under and sitting four shots back of leader Sungjae Im.

Golf Channel - LIV Golf is reportedly losing its Saudi-backed funding at season’s end, prompting Scott O’Neil to seek alternative investment options.

Golf Channel - LIV has established a new board of directors and some members have reached out to the PGA Tour about potential pathways back.

Golf Channel - Jon Rahm stated he has “several years” left on his LIV contract.

Golf Channel - Anirban Lahiri claimed he knows a “dozen LIV players who’d rather quit golf than return to the PGA Tour.”

WHERE:

Golf Channel - The Truist Championship is held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.

WHY:

Golf Channel - Rory McIlroy expressed skepticism about LIV Golf's ability to find new financial backing, stating, “It doesn’t mean that LIV is going to go away. They’re going to go and try and find alternative investment, whatever that may look like.”

Newsweek - Rory McIlroy expressed skepticism about LIV Golf's ability to find new financial backing, stating, “It doesn’t mean that LIV is going to go away. They’re going to go and try and find alternative investment, whatever that may look like.”

BBC - Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced it will withdraw its multibillion dollar backing at the end of the year, prompting LIV to seek alternative financial investors.

Golf Channel - Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund pulled out of LIV Golf, stating that the investment is “no longer consistent with the current phase of PIF’s investment strategy.”

Golf Channel - McIlroy expressed that if LIV players do not want to return to the PGA Tour, “I think that says something about you.”

HOW:

Golf Channel - LIV has announced a "strategic evolution," including a newly established independent board.

Golf Channel - McIlroy indicated that welcoming back LIV players to the PGA Tour would be “good business practice” and that he is open to strengthening the DP World Tour.

(UPDATED May 9, 2026 21:09 UTC)

Rory McIlroy recently shared his thoughts on the future of golf, suggesting that if players have the chance to return to traditional tours, it could strengthen both the PGA and DP World Tours. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau is reportedly seeking a new $500 million deal as his contract with LIV comes to an end after the season. In other news, Jon Rahm has settled his financial dispute with the DP World Tour, which could pave the way for his participation in tournaments starting in 2027.

(UPDATED May 9, 2026 19:17 UTC)

Rory McIlroy recently commented on the future of golf, suggesting that if players have the option to return to traditional tours, it could strengthen both the PGA and DP World Tours. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau is reportedly seeking a new $500 million deal as his contract with LIV comes to an end after the season, while Jon Rahm has settled his financial issues with the DP World Tour, paving the way for his participation in 2027 and beyond. Despite these developments, McIlroy remains skeptical about LIV Golf's prospects for securing new financial backing, emphasizing that the organization will likely continue to seek alternative investments.

(UPDATED May 9, 2026 17:14 UTC)

Rory McIlroy recently expressed skepticism about LIV Golf's future financial backing, noting that if one of the wealthiest sovereign wealth funds considers them too expensive, it speaks volumes. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau's contract with LIV is reportedly set to expire after the season, and he is seeking a new deal worth $500 million. In other news, Jon Rahm has settled his financial dispute with the European tour, which could pave the way for his participation in events through 2027 and beyond.

(UPDATED May 9, 2026 11:16 UTC)

Rory McIlroy had an impressive start at the Truist Championship, finishing with birdies on five of his first seven holes, although he closed with a bogey. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau revealed that he plans to focus on his YouTube channel and will only participate in tournaments that want him if LIV does not survive, following the announcement from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund that it will withdraw its multibillion-dollar backing at the end of the year. In response to these challenges, LIV has announced a "strategic evolution," which includes the formation of a newly established independent board.

(UPDATED May 9, 2026 09:20 UTC)

Rory McIlroy finished with a score of four-under sixty-seven at the Truist Championship, moving to five under and sitting four shots back of leader Sungjae Im at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Meanwhile, LIV Golf is reportedly losing its Saudi-backed funding at the end of the season, prompting CEO Scott O’Neil to explore alternative investment options, while Jon Rahm mentioned he has several years left on his LIV contract. McIlroy also noted that if LIV players prefer not to return to the PGA Tour, it reflects on their commitment, and he believes welcoming them back would be good business practice.