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Rory McIlroy backs claim that LIV tried to 'destroy' DP World Tour

The Guardian UK Wednesday 04 November 2026, 17:23 UTC By Reuters 1 min read
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McIlroy: ‘LIV turned pro golf into an arms race’DP chief executive: ‘We pay everyone on time’Rory McIlroy voiced his support on Wednesday for the DP World Tour chief executive’s claim that LIV Golf’s goal was to “destroy” the European golf circuit. The six-time major winner and former world No 1 spoke ⁠with the media on Wednesday before the Abu Dhabi Championship and was asked about Guy Kinnings’ recent interview with the Scotsman.

  • McIlroy: ‘LIV turned pro golf into an arms race’

  • DP chief executive: ‘We pay everyone on time’

Rory McIlroy voiced his support on Wednesday for the DP World Tour chief executive’s claim that LIV Golf’s goal was to “destroy” the European golf circuit.

The six-time major winner and former world No 1 spoke ⁠with the media on Wednesday before the Abu Dhabi Championship and was asked about Guy Kinnings’ recent interview with the Scotsman.

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