Rory McIlroy has accused LIV Golf of attempting to "destroy the European Tour" while expressing full support for the DP World Tour's decision to welcome back players who joined the rival circuit. The Northern Irish star aligned himself with DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings on the matter of LIV Golf members returning to the European circuit.
McIlroy's comments come amid ongoing tensions between the traditional tours and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. The four-time major champion has been a vocal critic of LIV Golf since its inception, arguing that its disruptive model threatened the established professional golf ecosystem.
The DP World Tour, formerly known as the European Tour, has recently outlined pathways for LIV Golf players to return, subject to certain conditions. McIlroy endorsed this approach, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the tour while allowing for reconciliation.
