# LIV Golf's End Reveals Path Back for Defectors

> LIV Golf's collapse sparks debate over how ex-players return to PGA Tour.
- Title: LIV Golf's End Reveals Path Back for Defectors · Golf
- Summary: LIV Golf's collapse sparks debate over how ex-players return to PGA Tour. LIV defectors face requalification or penalties to return to PGA Tour or DP World…
- Keywords: liv golf, pga tour, dp world tour, xander schauffele, jon rahm, bryson dechambeau, tyrrell hatton, adam scott, rory mcilroy, justin rose, scottie scheffler, erik van rooyen
- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/liv-golf-pga-tour-players-return
- Published: 2026-11-07T12:31:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: liv golf, pga tour, dp world tour, xander schauffele, jon rahm, bryson dechambeau, tyrrell hatton, adam scott, rory mcilroy, justin rose, scottie scheffler, erik van rooyen
## 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.
## Key takeaway

LIV defectors face requalification or penalties to return to PGA Tour or DP World Tour.