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PGA Tour

LIV turned professional golf into an 'arms race', says McIlroy

Golf - European Tour - BMW PGA Championship - Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Britain - September 20, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy in action during the final round. Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Golf - European Tour - BMW PGA Championship - Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Britain - September 20, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy in action during the final round. Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

DP World Tour CEO: LIV wanted to ‘destroy us’, returning players must prove themselves

The future of LIV is in doubt, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund having cut off its financial backing.
The future of LIV is in doubt, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund having cut off its financial backing.

Rahm explains decision behind LIV exit, has not talked to PGA Tour about potential return

FILE PHOTO: Golf - European Tour - BMW PGA Championship - Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Britain - September 17, 2026 Spain's Jon Rahm in action during the first round REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Golf - European Tour - BMW PGA Championship - Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Britain - September 17, 2026 Spain's Jon Rahm in action during the first round REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo

Jon Rahm willing to accept penalties for possible PGA return

Jon Rahm reached a separation agreement with LIV Golf on Oct 15 after joining the fledgling league in 2024.
Jon Rahm reached a separation agreement with LIV Golf on Oct 15 after joining the fledgling league in 2024.

Sergio Garcia bids for Ryder Cup return as he confirms LIV exit

Sergio Garcia is the latest leading golfer to confirm he is leaving the struggling LIV Golf circuit.
Sergio Garcia is the latest leading golfer to confirm he is leaving the struggling LIV Golf circuit.

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf ‘wasted’ capital; would welcome players back on tour

Although he has softened his stance regarding LIV players returning to other leagues, Rory McIlroy admitted that feeling will not be shared by all of his fellow players.
Although he has softened his stance regarding LIV players returning to other leagues, Rory McIlroy admitted that feeling will not be shared by all of his fellow players.

Michael Brennan holds off Xander Schauffele in Japan for his third PGA Tour win

Michael Brennan on the 18th green after winning the final round of the PGA Tour Baycurrent Classic golf tournament in Yokohama on Oct 11.
Michael Brennan on the 18th green after winning the final round of the PGA Tour Baycurrent Classic golf tournament in Yokohama on Oct 11.

PGA Tour not considering return program for LIV players

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Golf - LIV Golf Invitational - London - Centurion Golf Club, St Albans, Britain - July 5, 2023 General view of the 18th hole at the Centurion Golf Club Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Golf - LIV Golf Invitational - London - Centurion Golf Club, St Albans, Britain - July 5, 2023 General view of the 18th hole at the Centurion Golf Club Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo/File Photo

PGA Tour unveils membership structure for two-tiered system

Tour Championship and FedEx Cup winner Scottie Scheffler with PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp (left) and commissioner Jay Monahan at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia on Aug 30.
Tour Championship and FedEx Cup winner Scottie Scheffler with PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp (left) and commissioner Jay Monahan at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia on Aug 30.

Rory McIlroy predicts player exodus after LIV files for bankruptcy protection

Six-time Major champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland has long been a critic of LIV Golf.
Six-time Major champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland has long been a critic of LIV Golf.

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