DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings has accused LIV Golf of aiming to "destroy" the established European tour, escalating the rhetoric in golf's ongoing fracture.
Kinnings made the remarks while speaking at the opening ceremony for the Trump International Golf Links course near Aberdeen, Scotland, on July 29, 2025. The DP World Tour, formerly known as the European Tour, has been locked in a bitter dispute with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series since its launch.
The comments come as the sport continues to navigate a divided landscape. Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, a vocal supporter of the traditional tour structure, was seen competing at the Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Ireland, on September 13, 2026.
Associated Press reporter Steve Douglas contributed to this story on November 4, 2026.
