Rory McIlroy
ON THE RECORD · 17 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“And I think it was said at the time that the deal that they might get going forward, if they do decide to come back, isn't going to be as good as the one that Brooks got. So, yeah, I would say it's going to be a tough, tough road back.”
Rory McIlroy · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-20
McIlroy predicted that any deal for returning LIV players would be less favorable than the one Brooks Koepka received.
“I'm not part of these discussions, but I'm pretty sure they're not going to be welcomed back straight away. If they were offered this returning member program back in February, the one that Brooks took, then maybe. But that has sort of come and gone.”
Rory McIlroy · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-20
McIlroy discussed the returning member program that Brooks Koepka used to rejoin the PGA Tour.
“I think the PGA Tour's in a really good spot.”
Rory McIlroy · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-20
McIlroy continued his answer about LIV golfers returning to the PGA Tour, saying the tour is in a good position.
“I mean, I’d argue have they brought value to LIV?”
Rory McIlroy · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-20
McIlroy responded during media availability at the BMW Championship when asked whether LIV golfers would bring value by returning to the PGA Tour.
“I mean, look, eventually they will,”
Rory McIlroy · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-20
McIlroy added context on the possibility of LIV players rejoining the PGA Tour.
“but it didn’t look good.”
Rory McIlroy · said 2026-07-18 · reported 2026-07-18
McIlroy continued his response when asked whether DeChambeau's actions were intentional.
“I won’t pretend to be up here and defend Bryson. I’m not particularly fond of him,”
Rory McIlroy · said 2026-07-18 · reported 2026-07-18
McIlroy spoke to reporters after his Saturday round of 69 at The Open, addressing DeChambeau's conduct the previous evening.
“I’m not in his mind,”
Rory McIlroy · said 2026-07-18 · reported 2026-07-18
McIlroy was asked whether DeChambeau's actions in contesting his penalty were intentional.
“I think a lot of it’s performative. I think a lot of it’s for attention. To hold the tournament hostage like that, and to have all of us, players, volunteers, everyone waiting on him to depart, I didn’t feel like it was a great look.”
Rory McIlroy · said 2026-07-18 · reported 2026-07-18
McIlroy criticized DeChambeau for delaying the tournament while contesting a penalty on the fifth hole Friday evening.
“I’m going to need to have it all under control and have it sort of all firing over the weekend to make a run.”
Rory McIlroy · said 2025-07-18 · reported 2025-07-18
Rory McIlroy discussed what he will need to do over the weekend to make a run at the lead.
“I feel like my game’s definitely good enough to make a run.”
Rory McIlroy · said 2025-07-18 · reported 2025-07-18
Rory McIlroy affirmed his confidence that his game is good enough to make a weekend charge.
“I didn’t have this opportunity six years ago, so to play an extra two days in this atmosphere in front of these crowds, I’m very excited for that,”
Rory McIlroy · said 2025-07-18 · reported 2025-07-18
Rory McIlroy expressed his excitement about playing the weekend in front of the home crowd at Royal Portrush.
“I’ve been somewhat close to my best over the first two days in little bits here and there,”
Rory McIlroy · said 2025-07-18 · reported 2025-07-18
Rory McIlroy evaluated his performance over the first two rounds of the British Open.
“I was thankfully able to get the tee shot away, even though it was in the left rough -- not quite as far left as in 2019. It was a shaky start. I missed the short one on 1, but then I bounced back well. Considering that I didn't drive the ball well, it's a solid start. If I can hit a few more fairways over the next few days, I'm right in there with a great chance.”
Rory McIlroy · said 2025-07-17 · reported 2025-07-17
Rory McIlroy evaluated his performance after completing the opening round at Royal Portrush.
“At least I knew what to expect today, so it wasn't the shock that it was in 2019,”
Rory McIlroy · said 2025-07-17 · reported 2025-07-17
Rory McIlroy reflected on stepping onto the first tee at Royal Portrush during the first round of the 2025 Open Championship.
“I'm trying to embrace it as much as I can -- the ovations when you're walking up on the greens, and when you hit a great shot. It's absolutely amazing,”
Rory McIlroy · said 2025-07-17 · reported 2025-07-17
Rory McIlroy spoke about the crowd support during his first round at the Open Championship.
“To have the support of a country behind you is a wonderful feeling. But at the same time, you don't want to let them down, so there's that bit of added pressure. It's amazing to be here playing The Open at Portrush. I'm just so happy to get off to a decent start.”
Rory McIlroy · said 2025-07-17 · reported 2025-07-17
Rory McIlroy described the feeling and pressure of playing the Open Championship in his home country.