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McIlroy supports PGA Tour return for LIV players

Rory McIlroy has stated that he would vote to allow LIV Golf defectors back onto the PGA Tour, marking a significant shift in his stance. Once one of the breakaway circuit's fiercest critics, the world number two now believes LIV is no longer a threat to traditional golf. Speaking in New Delhi, McIlroy pointed to ongoing financial uncertainty, potential bankruptcy, and player departures like Jon Rahm as signs of LIV's waning influence. Despite past tensions, he argues that welcoming top players back is ultimately beneficial for the business of professional golf.

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Jon Rahm Sacrifices £75m to Secure Exit from LIV Golf

Professional golfer Jon Rahm has reached a separation agreement to exit the LIV Golf league, choosing to waive approximately £75 million in remaining contract payments. This decision follows the league's recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. Rahm, who joined LIV in December 2023, deemed the proposed restructuring terms for the league's future operations as unacceptable. By forfeiting his financial claims, he secures a clean break from the organization while retaining the rights to his team name, Legion XIII.