Rory McIlroy says he would accept return of LIV golfers to PGA Tour
The New York Times••sports
Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy has softened his stance on LIV golfers returning to the PGA Tour, stating they have "paid their consequence" in reputation despite earning significant money.
- Brooks Koepka, a former LIV player, recently left the tour and may reapply for PGA Tour status, with the eligibility rules allowing some interpretation due to how he left LIV.
- McIlroy, previously a harsh critic of LIV and having rejected multi-million-dollar offers to join, now acknowledges the financial pressures on players and expresses understanding of their decisions.
- He emphasizes the need for the best players to compete together more frequently to maintain golf’s relevance, suggesting that reintegrating LIV players could strengthen the PGA Tour.
- Despite his openness, McIl
