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Rory McIlroy questions what value Rahm and DeChambeau have brought to LIV
LIV Golf faces potential collapse amid reports from Golf Digest of impending bankruptcy, unpaid contractors, and a Premier Golf League lawsuit, as the organization canceled its 2026 season finale in Michigan.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund pulled its financial backing earlier this year, forcing the league to seek a lead investor to reshape operations amid growing financial instability.
Brooks Koepka returned to the PGA Tour this year under $50 million in penalty terms, paying $5 million to charity and accepting restrictions on $20 million signature events and equity.
Scottie Scheffler argued that while LIV Golf has high-level talent, penalties remain necessary for returning players; Rory McIlroy questioned their value at the BMW Championship.
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp will determine specific penalties for returning players as unification remains possible, though LIV Golf's financial crisis may accelerate top golfers' paths back to the tour.