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Justin Rose ready for LIV Golf defectors to return
Justin Rose says LIV Golf's experiment ends as defectors prepare to return to tours.
In brief
Justin Rose says LIV Golf's experiment ends as defectors prepare to return to tours. Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy believe LIV Golf's bankruptcy ends the pro golf split, allowing defectors to return to traditional tours. Originally reported by Golf.
LIV Golf experiment ends
Justin Rose says LIV Golf's four-plus years as a Saudi-backed league ended with bankruptcy court filings.
Rose rejected LIV offer
Rose turned down LIV Golf's payment for names and resumes in 2022, choosing to stay on European Tour and PGA Tour.
Rose's career goals
Rose said his career goals require access to European Tour and PGA Tour, not other leagues.
Rose's recent success
Rose returned to PGA Tour winner's circle twice and had near-misses at 2024 Open, 2025 Masters, and 2026 Masters.
LIV in bankruptcy
LIV Golf is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy court trying to reinvent itself as LIV 2.0 without Saudi backing.
Jon Rahm plans return
Rahm and others will play on DP World Tour in 2027 before returning to PGA Tour after defector punishments.
McIlroy supports defectors
McIlroy says defectors returning to tours benefits established tours and allows players to compete against the best.
McIlroy on LIV's mistakes
McIlroy said LIV had half a good idea executed poorly, wasting capital and not partnering with governing bodies.
McIlroy on early opposition
McIlroy and Tiger Woods were vocal against LIV in 2022, fearing it would fracture the game.
LIV 2.0 uncertain
LIV lawyers say by end of month they will know if league will wind down or ramp up for LIV 2.0.
Return path unclear
PGA Tour has no clear path for defectors to return, with returning member program terminated.
Defectors' contracts
Rahm, Sergio Garcia, and others have had contracts terminated and will play on DP World Tour in 2027.
Golf wars over
Rose and McIlroy believe pro golf's civil war is over, with defectors returning to traditional tours.
The headline
Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy believe LIV Golf's bankruptcy ends the pro golf split, allowing defectors to return to traditional tours.
