'LIV is in such a state of flux': Rory McIlroy defends tour's new anti-LIV rule

Rory McIlroy is back in action this week at the 2026 DP World India Championship . There, he hopes to gain ground on Patrick Reed as he eyes his record-tying eighth Race to Dubai title. A different topic, though, is hanging over the proceedings in India this week: the DP World Tour’s newly announced ban on LIV Golf players in 2027 . On Wednesday morning, just two days after the tour announced its major LIV decision, McIlroy sat down for a press conference at Delhi Golf Club.