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McIlroy Calls for Reset, Labels LIV Golf a 'False Economy'

McIlroy Calls for Reset, Labels LIV Golf a 'False Economy'
World Sports · 21:22:17 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Rory McIlroy is competing this week at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship and has described the LIV Golf series as a "false economy," urging a reset in the sport's structure.

The Northern Irish golfer's remarks highlight ongoing tensions between established tours and the Saudi-backed league as stakeholders debate the future of professional golf.

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