Rory McIlroy says if he thinks LIV players should be allowed back on the PGA Tour

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images LIV Golf has lost its Saudi funding, and as it seeks new investment, players are eyeing a PGA Tour return. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp confirmed that he’s been taking calls from LIV golfers who are exploring the potential of coming back to the tour.

Bryson DeChambeau was seen speaking with tour officials at The Masters, and Joaquin Niemann expressed his desire to return. PGA Tour players have been generally open to LIV players returning. Cameron Young said Brooks Koepka’s return has been great for the tour, but he doesn’t think that players like DeChambeau or Jon Rahm should be offered the same deal as the five-time major winner.

Rory McIlroy has been incredibly outspoken about LIV in the past. He acted as the face and voice of the tour when LIV was first formed, and while he’s walked back some of his comments since, the career grand slam winner remains opposed to the breakaway league. Speaking for the first time since LIV’s loss of funding was reported, McIlroy said whether he would welcome back players to the PGA Tour.

Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images Rory McIlroy says LIV players should be allowed back on the PGA Tour McIlroy has been far more diplomatic on his messaging about LIV Golf in recent years, especially as it became less of a threat to the PGA Tour’s future. This trend continued at the Truist Championship, where McIlroy was asked to share his thoughts on LIV’s potential collapse. He said, “I think everyone sort of knows my views on LIV and where it stands in the game of golf.