Rory McIlroy, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, has shifted his perspective on the return of LIV Golf players to the PGA Tour, stating it hinges on the players' desire to return and the financial viability of LIV Golf. Following the withdrawal of funding from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, which previously supported LIV, the future of the tour is in jeopardy. McIlroy noted that this uncertainty raises questions about whether players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, who have lucrative contracts with LIV, will return to the PGA Tour. He emphasized that if players are given the option to return, it could benefit both the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. McIlroy acknowledged that he may have been overly critical of those who left for LIV, but he still believes that the PGA Tour offers the most competitive environment for golfers. He expressed skepticism about LIV's ability to secure new funding, suggesting that if a major sovereign wealth fund deems LIV too costly, it reflects poorly on the tour's future.