LIV Golf's End Reveals Path Back for Defectors

LIV Golf's End

LIV Golf's collapse sparks debate over how ex-players return to PGA Tour.

Schauffele's Uncertainty

Schauffele said he didn't know where he stood after Rahm left LIV Golf.

“I’ve got no idea”

LIV Bankruptcy

LIV entered liquidation process with no LIV 2.0.

Rahm's Return Plans

Rahm said he would take a one-year suspension to return to PGA Tour.

“I think it’s a pretty good position to be”

Koepka's Deal

Koepka paid $5 million and forfeited five years of equity for return.

Scott's View

Scott said defectors must requalify for PGA Tour or DP World Tour.

“I think the fairest thing is that they all re-establish themselves in the system”

McIlroy's Proposal

McIlroy wants defectors return via DP World Tour with PGA Tour cards.

“It would be an amazing thing for this tour if all those guys were funneled through the DP World Tour”

Van Rooyen's Stance

Van Rooyen said defectors should go back to Q-school.

“Go back to Q-school”

Glover's Position

Glover said defectors need penalties but would welcome them if they meet criteria.

“I do think penalties need to be served”

Rolapp's Principles

Rolapp said PGA Tour must enforce meritocracy and rules for return.

“The Tour is built on meritocracy. Every player, whether they’re already here or they’re trying to be here, they’re going to earn a place based on their performance and on their success”

Rahm's Decision

Rahm said he would take a one-year suspension to return to PGA Tour.

“Most likely, yeah”

Path Forward

Defectors face requalification or penalties to return to PGA Tour or DP World Tour.