Rory McIlroy, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, has softened his previous opposition to LIV Golf players returning to the PGA Tour. He stated that their decision to rejoin hinges on LIV's financial stability following the withdrawal of funding from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. This situation raises questions about the future of LIV Golf and whether players should be allowed back on the PGA Tour. McIlroy noted that while some players, like Brooks Koepka, have already accepted the PGA Tour's offer for a return, others, including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, remain under contract with LIV. DeChambeau's contract is reportedly worth $500 million, and he has denied rumors of a return to the PGA Tour, focusing instead on his YouTube channel should LIV not survive. McIlroy emphasized the importance of competing at the highest level, stating that if players choose not to play on the PGA Tour, it reflects on their commitment to the sport. He acknowledged that he may have been 'too judgmental' about players who left for LIV but maintains that the PGA Tour is where the best competition exists.