Rory McIlroy makes serious accusation about LIV Golf wanting to 'destroy' the European Tour
Rory McIlroy has accused LIV Golf of actively seeking to 'destroy' the European Tour, echoing a claim made by DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings.
McIlroy, one of the most outspoken critics of LIV Golf, isn't making this accusation out of a place of emotion or general disdain, but from information he claims to have gathered firsthand.
He was speaking at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, where he agreed with statements made by DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings.
Kinnings had stated that he had heard of LIV's mission to destroy the DP World Tour from 'so many different people' that he trusts 'implicitly.'
LIV's strategy and impact
LIV Golf was created to disrupt the landscape of professional golf, operating with unlimited funding from the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF).
The breakaway circuit achieved its goal of disruption by poaching some of the world's best players, including McIlroy's peers.
This aggressive strategy, according to McIlroy, went beyond mere disruption and aimed at the complete dismantling of the European circuit.
McIlroy's allegations add a different level of vitriol to the conflict, as he is the most influential golfer on Earth not named Tiger Woods.
LIV Golf's collapse and future
Despite its ambitions, LIV Golf did not succeed in destroying the European circuit.
The Saudis shut off the money spigot to LIV Golf just weeks after the Masters in April, before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
The future of 'LIV 2.0' is a complete and total uncertainty at this point.
Many players who have left the circuit are now planning to compete on the DP World Tour in 2027.
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