Rory McIlroy, a leading professional golfer, has reversed his position and now supports the return of LIV Golf players to the PGA Tour without penalties. He recognizes that players made their own decisions regarding their participation in either tour and that those with eligibility should be allowed to compete. McIlroy's comments come as the PGA Tour finalizes a significant $3 billion deal, amidst ongoing discussions with LIV Golf. He has indicated that the absence of LIV players compromises the quality of the PGA Tour, noting that wins at prestigious events like Pebble Beach or the Riviera may feel less valuable without them.
Sources: @PGATOUR finalizes $3B deal as LIV talks continue - via @Mark_Schlabach https://t.co/HSfAyuYr0s
McIlroy: LIV defectors shouldn't be punished if seeking @PGATOUR return - via @PaoloUggetti https://t.co/G9Fuep323B
Rory McIlroy has gone to bat for LIV defectors to return to the PGA Tour without facing punishment. At the end of the day, he just wants the best players in the world to compete against one another as often as possible. READ: https://t.co/VQEYjyOuKI https://t.co/QfOcsciYCg
Rory McIlroy changes course; now he wants PGA and LIV to come together https://t.co/vA9bz5tiSh
Rory McIlroy says the PGA Tour is cheapened without LIV Golf players. He doesn't want them punished https://t.co/jFO2IM0k2N
Rory McIlroy says he has "changed his tune" on LIV Golf 🗯️ He believes players shouldn't face punishment if they return to the PGA Tour 🔙 #BBCGolf https://t.co/D7qUohx9g8
Rory McIlroy said last night that he had changed his mind and LIV Golf players should not be punished if they want to play on the PGA Tour in the future, Read the full story ⬇️ https://t.co/GBT9bnFL0E
LIV Golf: Rory McIlroy says players returning to PGA Tour should not be punished https://t.co/yF8yA8Yhtn
Rory McIlroy changes tune over punishment for returning LIV golfers. https://t.co/dnEN7JaSOD
🗣️ "I don't think there should be a punishment" Rory McIlroy admits he has changed his tune by saying returning LIV Golf players shouldn't be punished ❌ https://t.co/drKmaEp3Wo
Rory McIlroy says he has "changed his tune" on LIV Golf and players returning to the PGA Tour. #BBCGolf https://t.co/FPNvbEU72k
Rory McIlroy doesn’t want LIV golfers punished for leaving PGA Tour: ‘Let them come back’ https://t.co/0BFrlMijrh https://t.co/dukan7iBsh
Rory McIlroy: LIV rebels should not be punished for return to traditional tours https://t.co/zLjHyW9nIK
🚨⛳️👀 #WELCOME BACK — Rory McIlroy does 180, says LIV golfers should compete on the PGA TOUR with no punishment. “I think life is about choices. Guys made choices to go and play LIV, guys made choices to stay here. If people still have eligibility on this tour and they want to… https://t.co/z38a0oyHwI
🚨⛳️👀 #WELCOME BACK — Rory McIlroy does 180, days LIV golfers should compete on the PGA TOUR with no punishment. “I think life is about choices. Guys made choices to go and play LIV, guys made choices to stay here. If people still have eligibility on this tour and they want to… https://t.co/5fjjkHK7k8
McIlroy said he has changed his tune and he'd prefer a path toward LIV players returning to the PGA Tour, because ultimately keeping those players off only hurts the quality of the Tour. He even admitted a win this week at Pebble or Riv is slightly cheapened with top guys gone.
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