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Economics1h 4m ago

Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour’s response to LIV Golf created a “false economy” that may now be putting some of the tour’s most historic tournaments at risk.

Shinnecock Hills, New York, Canada

Who
Rory McIlroy, incoming PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp
What
Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour’s response to LIV Golf created a “false economy” that may now be putting some of the tour’s most historic tournaments at risk.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:49:11 GMT · 1h 4m ago
Where
Shinnecock Hills, New York, Canada ·
Why
LIV Golf's emergence forced the PGA Tour to increase prize funds, reduce field sizes, and create elevated events to retain elite players, measures McIlroy now views as potentially unnecessary as LIV's influence appears to have diminished.
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How this affects you

McIlroy's comments suggest a significant re-evaluation within professional golf regarding financial structures and event hierarchies, potentially leading to major changes in how tournaments are organized and funded, with implications for established events like the RBC Canadian Open.

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    Rory McIlroy believes the "false economy" created by the threat of LIV Golf may now be putting some well-established PGA Tour events at risk.
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