Rory McIlroy Slams LIV Golf in Wake of Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour Return
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy opened his 2026 season strongly in Dubai, shooting a 66 to lead the field and commenting critically on LIV Golf’s recent player signings and financial strategy.
- McIlroy noted LIV Golf has not made any impactful signings this year and highlighted the financial burden of retaining players like Bryson DeChambeau while losing Brooks Koepka.
- LIV Golf added several players recently, including Thomas Detry and Elvis Smylie, as it prepares for its fifth season in Saudi Arabia, despite Koepka’s departure back to the PGA Tour.
- Brooks Koepka left LIV Golf after four years and quickly regained PGA Tour membership, with other LIV players like DeChambeau, Jon Rahm
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