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DP World Tour bans LIV players, Kisner criticizes McIlroy
DP World Tour bans LIV players for 2027, Kisner accuses McIlroy of cash-grab.
In brief
DP World Tour bans LIV players for 2027, Kisner accuses McIlroy of cash-grab. DP World Tour will exclude LIV Golf players from 2027 competition after conditional releases, while Kisner claims McIlroy took $10 million for India tournament appearance. Originally reported by Golf.
DP World Tour bans LIV players
DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings announced LIV players will no longer compete on the DP World Tour in 2027 after previously granting conditional releases.
Kisner criticizes McIlroy
Kevin Kisner accused Rory McIlroy of taking $10 million for an appearance at the DP World India Championship while claiming to want to grow golf globally.
McIlroy denies appearance fees
McIlroy did not confirm or deny appearance fees but said people can get paid to play tournaments while genuinely trying to grow the sport.
LIV Golf's financial struggles
LIV Golf is sinking in bankruptcy court with players heading for exits as the tour faces its own existential questions.
DP World Tour's strategy
The DP World Tour aims to create separation from LIV Golf to encourage players to leave LIV and strengthen its own competitive field.
Ryder Cup implications
The move could affect the 2027 Ryder Cup team if LIV players like Tyrell Hatton choose to stay on LIV.
Joost Luiten's concerns
Joost Luiten said LIV players previously ignored the DP World Tour and now want to return after losing money, which he sees as unfair.
DP World Tour's response
The DP World Tour will not suspend returning LIV players despite Luiten's criticism, as they believe players should be able to play where they want.
Tiger Woods' status
Tiger Woods is expected to play the 2027 Masters after recent range practice at Pebble Beach.
Injury updates
Will Zalatoris will miss the 2027 season after spinal-fusion surgery, a setback for the player who was runner-up in three majors between 2021 and 2.2.
LIV Golf's future
LIV Golf faces a potential merger with Bryson DeChamplain's YouTube channel as its financial situation worsens.
Player reactions
Players like Joost Luiten and Kevin Kisner are divided on whether the DP World Tour should ban LIV players from competing.
Ryder Cup team impact
The DP World Tour may lose LIV players like Tyrell Hatton from the 2027 Ryder Cup team if they stay on LIV.
Next steps
The DP World Tour will continue to monitor LIV players' reactions and potential impacts on the 2027 Ryder Cup team.
The takeaway
DP World Tour will exclude LIV Golf players from 2027 competition after conditional releases, while Kisner claims McIlroy took $10 million for India tournament appearance.
