McIlroy: LIV Golf was half a good idea

Speaking ahead of DP World India Championship, Rory McIlroy speaks about LIV Golf, saying breakaway was half a good idea, executed poorly; Northern Irishman no longer feels LIV Golf is threat following PIFs withdrawal of support; McIlroy says he would welcome LIV players back

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Rory McIlroy believes LIV Golf was "half a good idea, executed poorly" and the breakaway is no longer a threat to the traditional game as it tries to relaunch after filing for bankruptcy.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) ploughed in £3.7bn over four years, luring the likes of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau away from the PGA Tour, before withdrawing its support this year.

That led to Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States with a view to relaunching as LIV 2.0, having received a potential $300m (£227m) backing from BC Partners Capital providing a specified number of players re-sign for the new venture.

Source: Sky Sports