Rory McIlroy, LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy actually paid Greg Norman a compliment in the wake of his departure as LIV CEO
Rory McIlroy has never hidden his frustration with Greg Norman, frequently criticizing the Australian as he helped launch the LIV Golf League and, in McIlroy’s mind, initiated the schism with the PGA Tour that has harmed men’s professional golf.
Rory McIlroy calls LIV’s CEO swap ‘probably a good move’
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Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm applaud LIV Golf’s hiring Scott O’Neill as new CEO
Despite being on opposite sides of the issue, McIlroy and Rahm both expressed positive opinions about LIV Golf’s new CEO.
Rory McIlroy praises LIV Golf appointing Scott O'Neil as CEO to replace Greg Norman: 'Probably a good move'
Following a 2-under 70 in the opening round of the 2025 Dubai Desert Classic, Rory McIlroy addressed the announcement that Scott O'Neil had been appointed LIV Golf CEO. Having previously butted heads publicly with outgoing CEO and commissioner Greg Norman,
Rory McIlroy paid 10x more than Tom McKibbin's LIV Golf offer despite comments
McIlroy has been an outspoken critic of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League ever since the breakaway tour was introduced in 2022. The Irishman has also acted as a mentor to golf prodigy McKibbin, who comes from the same village as McIlroy in Belfast.
Rory McIlroy: Greg Norman’s exit as LIV CEO a ‘good move’
Rory McIlroy said Thursday that removing Greg Norman as LIV CEO is a “good move” and that his respected replacement suggests the Saudi-backed league is here to stay. Speaking to reporters Thursday after a 2-under 70 to begin his season at the DP World Tour’s Dubai Desert Classic,
Rory McIlroy praises new LIV CEO O'Neil's credentials, commends Norman's job in role
Rory McIlroy believes that former LIV CEO Greg Norman was “probably one of the only people in golf who could have got LIV Golf off the ground.”
‘He’s giving up a lot’: Rory McIlroy tried to convince phenom not to join LIV Golf
Rory McIlroy revealed that he talked with phenom Tom McKibbin and advised him not to join LIV in his Dubai Desert Classic press conference.
Rory McIlroy says Greg Norman being replaced as LIV Golf's CEO is a 'good move'
Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf's decision to replace Greg Norman as CEO makes it seem the league isn't going to go away anytime soon.
Rory McIlroy: Greg Norman's LIV Golf exit a 'good move'
Norman, the 1986 and 1983 Open champion who will continue with the league in an ambiguous role, often came off as divisive when LIV entered the golf scene. He called McIlroy "brainwashed by the PGA Tour" in 2022, putting Norman in the four-time major champion's crosshairs.
Rory McIlroy still wants a PGA-LIV resolution despite applauding rival tour's ambitions
Rory McIlroy has been one of the most outspoken PGA Tour golfers about preserving the tour despite everything LIV Golf is ...
Rory McIlroy talks, PGA Tour hope, £10m LIV Golf legal battle - Inside Premier Golf League
The PGA Tour knew there was trouble on the horizon when the concept of the Premier Golf League (PGL) appeared. However, it ...
Gutted Rory McIlroy gives three-minute speech warning close friend to reverse $5m decision
Rory McIlroy gave a heartfelt public address to his friend Tom McKibbin warning him against moving to LIV Golf. McKibbin is ...
'Frustrated' McIlroy Nine Shots Off Dubai Pace, Rahm Misses Cut
Rory McIlroy will need a spectacular weekend to win a third straight Dubai Desert Classic title after slipping nine shots ...