# Rory McIlroy backs LIV Golf criticism

> Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf aimed to destroy DP World Tour.
- Title: Rory McIlroy backs LIV Golf criticism · Golf | Shortify
- Summary: Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf aimed to destroy DP World Tour. Rory McIlroy supports DP World Tour CEO's claim that LIV Golf sought to destroy the European Tour.
- Keywords: rory mcilroy, dp world tour, liv golf, seahawks, nfl, golf, abu dhabi, race to dubai, eugenio chacarra
- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/rory-mcilroy-backs-harsh-liv-criticism-tour-ceo
- Published: 2026-11-04T12:42:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rory mcilroy, dp world tour, liv golf, seahawks, nfl, golf, abu dhabi, race to dubai, eugenio chacarra, sports
## Rory McIlroy's press conference
Rory McIlroy spoke at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship press conference.
## LIV Golf criticized for destroying DP World Tour
Rory McIlroy agreed with DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings that LIV Golf sought to destroy the European Tour.
## LIV Golf's $7 billion investment
LIV Golf spent over $7 billion with one aim to destroy the DP World Tour.
## LIV Golf's Augusta claims
LIV Golf claimed they wanted to destroy the European Tour during Masters week.
## LIV Golf's arms race
Rory McIlroy said LIV Golf turned professional golf into an arms race.
## Asian Tour partnership
Asian Tour had a short-lived LIV partnership that left them high and dry.
## LIV Golf's downfall
LIV Golf's downfall was foreseen by Rory McIlroy as a foregone conclusion.
## DP World Tour stronger
Rory McIlroy believes DP World Tour will be stronger after LIV Golf's demise.
## LIV Golf's false economy
Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf created a false economy in men’s professional golf.
## Rory McIlroy's race to Dubai
Rory McIlroy needs to win the Race to Dubai to tie Colin Montgomerie's record.
## Key takeaway

Rory McIlroy supports DP World Tour CEO's claim that LIV Golf sought to destroy the European Tour.