Rory McIlroy praises LIV Golf appointing Scott O'Neil

Rory McIlroy praises LIV Golf appointing Scott O'Neil as CEO to replace Greg Norman: 'Probably a good move'
Following a 2-under 70 in the opening round of the 2025 Dubai Desert Classic, Rory McIlroy addressed the announcement that Scott O'Neil had been appointed LIV Golf CEO. Having previously butted heads publicly with outgoing CEO and commissioner Greg Norman,
Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm applaud LIV Golf’s hiring Scott O’Neill as new CEO
Despite being on opposite sides of the issue, McIlroy and Rahm both expressed positive opinions about LIV Golf’s new CEO.
‘He’s giving up a lot’: Rory McIlroy tried to convince phenom not to join LIV Golf
Rory McIlroy revealed that he talked with phenom Tom McKibbin and advised him not to join LIV in his Dubai Desert Classic press conference.
Rory McIlroy tamps down Jon Rahm's optimism about golf's 'golden era' amid existing fractures in game
Although Rory McIlroy may eventually share Jon Rahm's optimism about the state of professional golf, he currently does not believe the sport is in its "golden era" -- as the Spaniard suggested on Tuesday.
‘I wouldn’t make that decision’: Rory McIlroy has some heartfelt advice for protégé contemplating LIV Golf move
All the while, McIlroy will attempt to win a fifth career major after a 10-year drought filled with close calls. Recently, he has had second-place finishes at the past two U.S. Opens and one runner up at the 2022 Masters. There was also a heartbreaking third place behind winner Cam Smith at the 150th Open at St. Andrews.
Rory McIlroy Pushes Back on Jon Rahm's ‘Golden Era for Golf’ Comment
At the Dubai Desert Classic, Jon Rahm said “we’re living in a golden era right now for golf,” which Rory McIlroy didn’t quite agree with.
Rory McIlroy said 'it would be a little disappointing' if his protege signed with LIV Golf
Rory McIlroy was asked about his reaction to Tom McKibbin's alleged decision to sign with LIV Golf, and his answer was nearly 3 minutes long.
Rory McIlroy: Greg Norman's LIV Golf exit a 'good move'
Rory McIlroy has said that Greg Norman's departure as CEO of LIV Golf is "probably a good move" while Jon Rahm believes it gives the Saudi-backed league a "less threatening image." LIV is moving forward with sports executive Scott O'Neil as its CEO,
Who is Scott O'Neil? What to know about new LIV Golf CEO replacing Greg Norman
Scott O'Neil replaced Greg Norman as LIV Golf CEO on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. O'Neil previously was CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Rory McIlroy actually paid Greg Norman a compliment in the wake of his departure as LIV CEO
Rory McIlroy has never hidden his frustration with Greg Norman, frequently criticizing the Australian as he helped launch the LIV Golf League and, in McIlroy’s mind, initiated the schism with the PGA Tour that has harmed men’s professional golf.
Rory McIlroy urges rising European star Tom McKibbin to avoid LIV Golf: ‘Make a different choice’
The ongoing rift in the golf world has created plenty of wild narratives, and another appeared to be developing this week ...
‘It’s golf, but it’s reimagined’: Everything to know about TGL, Tiger Woods’ and Rory McIlroy’s high-tech indoor golf league
After years of anticipation, the high-tech indoor golf league spearheaded by two of the sport’s modern greats is finally ...
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy's TGL golf league debuts at SoFi Center at PBSC in Gardens
Photos of opening night of TGL, a high-tech golf league supported by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy at Palm Beach State College ...
Indoor golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has a loud and swift debut match
He made the first birdie in TGL history. And with that, the indoor golf competition that Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy had ...
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy watch on as The Bay Golf Club wins opening match of high-tech indoor TGL golf league
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy watched on as the opening match of the inaugural TGL season – the new high-tech indoor golf ...
Rory McIlroy still wants a PGA-LIV resolution despite applauding rival tour's ambitions
Rory McIlroy has been one of the most outspoken PGA Tour golfers about preserving the tour despite everything LIV Golf is ...
Gutted Rory McIlroy gives three-minute speech warning close friend to reverse $5m decision
Rory McIlroy gave a heartfelt public address to his friend Tom McKibbin warning him against moving to LIV Golf. McKibbin is ...
Rory McIlroy 'frustrated,' aims for DP World Tour history in Dubai
Rory McIlroy is not playing at the level we have come to expect, but has precedence to lean on at the Hero Desert Dubai ...