'If you don't want to play here, that says something about you' - Rory McIlroy slams LIV stars rejecting PGA Tour return

"“But again, I'm not going to judge anyone for not wanting to play on the PGA Tour. “Does that mean that they go play DP World Tour maybe? If that's a pathway, that would make the DP World Tour stronger, and I would be delighted with that, because that's my home tour at the end of the day.”"

"“But if you want to be the most competitive golfer you can be, this is the place to be. And if you don't want to play here, I think that says something about you.”"

"“It's a question of whether they do want to come back. “Obviously, we have seen the quotes over the last few days. Again, it all depends on what happens to LIV. “But if it is a scenario where they have the option to come back and play on the traditional tours, you know, I think Brian Rolapp has said anything that makes this tour stronger, anything that makes the DP World Tour stronger, I think everyone should be open to that. That's just good business practice.”"

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is expected to stop funding LIV Golf after the season, prompting uncertainty about players’ futures. Rory McIlroy, after a strong round at the Truist Championship, addressed the impact on LIV players and their potential return. He said he had been too judgmental toward players who left, while also stating he would not judge anyone for not wanting to play on the PGA Tour. He suggested that if players seek alternatives, the DP World Tour could become stronger. He added that the most competitive option is playing on traditional tours, and that any return would depend on whether LIV ends and whether players want to come back.

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