2<\/p>\n McIlroy has routinely spoken out about LIV Golf<\/p>\n Question marks over the future of LIV Golf have raised speculation that some may push to return to the PGA Tour.<\/p>\n And when asked recently what value LIV golfers would bring to the PGA Tour, McIlroy<\/a> said: “I would argue, have they brought value to LIV? I think the PGA Tour is in a really good spot.”<\/p>\n McIlroy added that it would be a “tough road back” for those looking to return to the US-based tour.<\/p>\n “I\u2019m not part of the discussions but I\u2019m pretty sure they aren\u2019t going to be welcomed back straight away,” he said.<\/p>\n READ MORE ON TALKSPORT<\/p>\n “They were offered this returning member programme back in February, the one Brooks [Koepka] took, but that has come and gone, and I think it was said at the time that the deal they get going forward if they decide to come back would not be as good as the one Brooks got.<\/p>\n “So I\u2019d say it will be a tough, tough road back.”<\/p>\n ‘I don’t care’<\/p>\n Majesticks GC\u00a0co-captain Westwood<\/a> took umbrage with former Ryder Cup teammate McIlroy’s comments and hit back at the Northern Irishman.<\/p>\n “I really don\u2019t care what people think, to be perfectly honest,” Westwood said on TNT Sports<\/a> in response to questions about his Alfred Dunhill Links Championship invite.<\/p>\n “I think it illustrates the fact that people like LIV players playing in their events, promoters and sponsors, no matter which tour they\u2019re on. They bring quality to tournaments.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Westwood has hit back at McIlroy for his latest LIV Golf digCredit: AFP<\/p>\n “I heard Rory\u2019s [McIlroy] comments yesterday. I thought Scottie [Scheffler] answered the question well, and Rory\u2019s answer was just typical of Rory, really.<\/p>\n “It wasn\u2019t well thought out. There are a lot of players on this tour who bring value to tournaments.”<\/p>\n Contrary to McIlroy’s comments, US golfer Scheffler<\/a> feels the LIV Golf stars would strengthen the PGA Tour.<\/p>\n “When you look at higher levels of LIV Golf there are definitely players that would provide a value to the tour and guys that I love competing against as well.”<\/p>\n![\"Rory](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GETTY_FedEx-St-Jude-Championship-2026-Previews_SPO_GYI2290205576jpg-JS1100812065.jpg\")
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