Rory McIlroy praises LIV Golf appointing Scott O'Neil

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.
Rory McIlroy says Greg Norman being replaced as LIV Golf's CEO is a 'good move'
Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf's decision to replace Greg Norman as CEO makes it seem the league isn't going to go away anytime soon.
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 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 paid 10x more than Tom McKibbin's LIV Golf offer despite comments
McIlroy has been an outspoken critic of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League ever since the breakaway tour was introduced in 2022. The Irishman has also acted as a mentor to golf prodigy McKibbin, who comes from the same village as McIlroy in Belfast.
Rory McIlroy calls LIV’s CEO swap ‘probably a good move’
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Rory McIlroy: Greg Norman’s exit as LIV CEO a ‘good move’
Rory McIlroy said Thursday that removing Greg Norman as LIV CEO is a “good move” and that his respected replacement suggests the Saudi-backed league is here to stay. Speaking to reporters Thursday after a 2-under 70 to begin his season at the DP World Tour’s Dubai Desert Classic,
‘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 doesn't like that Tom McKibbin's been linked to joining LIV
The two Northern Irish golfers have been close in the past, but a move to the rival tour could ruin that relationship.
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 ...
Rory McIlroy perfectly sums up Tyrrell Hatton with defiant Ryder Cup message to LIV Golf star
Tyrrell Hatton overcame controversy to secure victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, and Rory McIlroy believes his fiery ...
Rory McIlroy gives perfect assessment of Tyrrell Hatton as Ryder Cup issue lingers
Tyrrell Hatton was in superb form to win the Dubai Desert Classic and secure his place in the Ryder Cup rankings.
‘He’s got balls,’ says Rory McIlroy as Tyrrell Hatton wins after tantrum that saw him questioned for smashing tee box
TYRELL HATTON was warned for smashing a tee box on his way to winning the Dubai Desert Classic. McIlroy praised Hatton for ...
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Rory McIlroy and Tom McKibbin challenge but come up short as Tyrell Hatton hangs tough to grab Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy and Tom McKibbin mounted final-round challenges but couldn't stop LIV Golf's Tyrrell Hatton from claiming his ...
Rory McIlroy talks, PGA Tour hope, £10m LIV Golf legal battle - Inside Premier Golf League
The PGA Tour knew there was trouble on the horizon when the concept of the Premier Golf League (PGL) appeared. However, it ...
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 ...