# Reset needed after LIV’s ‘false economy’ – McIlroy

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/reset-needed-after-livs-false-economy-mcilroy/
- Published: 2026-11-04T11:52:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T23:55:56+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/ck78p0epe0y8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Business, Economy, Offbeat, Sport, Weird & Viral

## Key points

- McIlroy says golf needs a reset after LIV’s spending.
- LIV filed for bankruptcy protection after PIF withdrew support.
- McIlroy remains in contention for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title.

## Summary

Rory McIlroy says men’s professional golf needs a reset after LIV Golf’s spending created what he called a “false economy”. His comments follow the Saudi-backed league’s filing for bankruptcy protection, and revive concerns about its impact on established tours and the sport’s long-term financial health.

McIlroy said LIV aimed to destroy the European Tour, took players and sponsors, and fuelled an arms race. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing after investing more than $5bn; possible $300m financing could support a new version of LIV, though leading players Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia have left. McIlroy is third in the Race to Dubai standings, 999.03 points behind leader Eugenio Chacarra, with 1,500 points available in Abu Dhabi and 2,000 at next week’s final event.

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