# DP World Tour bans LIV players, Kisner criticizes McIlroy

> DP World Tour bans LIV players for 2027, Kisner accuses McIlroy of cash-grab.
- Title: DP World Tour bans LIV players, Kisner criticizes McIlroy
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/liv-golf-dp-world-tour-rory-mcilroy
- Published: 2026-10-18T17:53:15+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: dp world tour, liv golf, rory mcilroy, kevin kisner, golf, 2027, tiger woods, ryder cup, spinal fusion surgery, major championships, sports
## 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.
## Key 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.