The golf world is spinning faster than a Happy Gilmore drive again! The rumor mill is currently churning – and not just because of the upcoming PGA Championship. Once again, the eternal saga surrounding LIV Golf and the PGA Tour is in focus, and Rory McIlroy made a very strong statement on the matter this week.
After it was announced that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) will cease funding LIV Golf after the 2026 season, the league's future stands on shaky ground. What was long touted as a hot merger has now faded into the background – speculations about a consolidation have virtually fizzled out.
Rory Opens Up: "Glad I Was Wrong"
In the midst of this chaos, Rory McIlroy spoke out. At his press conference for the PGA Championship, held on May 11/12, 2026, the Northern Irishman set the record straight. And folks, it was quite something! McIlroy, who famously never minces words, candidly declared: He was "glad I was wrong" about his earlier advocacy for a deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi PIF/LIV Golf. Now that's a statement!
The End of an Era?
McIlroy's comment comes at a time when LIV Golf stands at a crossroads. The PIF's decision to cut off funding raises huge questions. What does this mean for the players, for the future of the tour? While the PGA Tour continues to stay its course, LIV Golf will have to figure out how it proceeds in 2027. It remains to be seen what dramatic turns the golf world still has in store in the coming months. The tension on the green is rising – and not just with the next tee shot.
