McIlroy warns LIV Golf players of tough road back to PGA Tour

Aug 19 : Masters champion Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday it could be a "tough road back" for LIV Golf players who may be eyeing a return to the PGA Tour and questioned what value they would even offer the U.S.-based circuit.McIlroy, speaking to reporters ahead of this week's BMW Championship, needed a brief moment to reflect before answering a question on whether the possibility of players returning from LIV Golf brings value to the PGA Tour."I mean, I would argue, have they brought value to LIV? You know?" McIlroy said at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. "I think the PGA Tour's in a really good spot."LIV Golf is wrapping up its 2026 season this week near Indianapolis and said earlier this month that it had secured a lead investor that will provide a funding boost as it prepa