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McIlroy Relents, LIV Funding Ends; DeChambeau Wants $500M

5/9/2026

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McIlroy Drops Opposition

Rory McIlroy said he no longer opposes LIV players returning to PGA Tour because Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund halted funding.
Brian Rolapp said he will back any move that strengthens the PGA Tour or DP World Tour.
Brooks Koepka rejoined the PGA Tour on Jan. 12, noting that financial penalties were part of his return.
Bryson DeChambeau’s LIV contract ends after the season and he is seeking a $500 million deal.

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McIlroy Softens View

Rory McIlroy shot a 4-under 67 at the Truist Championship and admitted he had been too judgmental about former LIV players.
The PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program limits eligibility to major or Players Championship winners 2022-2025, which Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith declined.
Patrick Reed, whose LIV contract ended, plays on the DP World Tour while serving a PGA Tour suspension that lifts with a top-ten finish.

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McIlroy Drops Opposition

Rory McIlroy said he no longer opposes LIV players returning to PGA Tour because Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund halted funding.
Brian Rolapp said he will back any move that strengthens the PGA Tour or DP World Tour.
Brooks Koepka rejoined the PGA Tour on Jan. 12, noting that financial penalties were part of his return.
Bryson DeChambeau’s LIV contract ends after the season and he is seeking a $500 million deal.

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