Rory McIlroy gets snarky on the return of LIV Golf players to PGA Tour: 'have they brought value?'

Sam Burns would welcome back golfers like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm back on the PGA Tour despite committing to LIV years ago.

Despite the FedEx Cup Playoffs entering their second week, and even more historic dominance from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, the main topic of conversation in golf right now is the future of the breakaway LIV Golf tour.

With Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund pulling their financial support for LIV after the 2026 season and the lack of clarity around the mysterious investors who are reportedly willing to back it, there's plenty of discussion around what comes next.

Some players, like Ian Poulter, have said that time is running out for LIV to arrange more funding. Bryson DeChambeau, arguably the tour's biggest star, has seemingly been keeping his options open. While it appears likely that Jon Rahm, the other big star on LIV, may try to bolt and return to the PGA Tour sooner rather than later. Even if it includes substantial financial penalties.

JON RAHM COULD BE SET TO LEAVE LIV GOLF, PAY MASSIVE PENALTIES TO RETURN TO PGA TOUR IN MATTER OF WEEKS

Jon Rahm of Legion XIII participates during day four of the LIV Golf Andalucia at Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande, Spain, on June 7, 2026. (Photo by Jose Luis Contreras/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (Jose Luis Contreras/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Given all the discussion, it's not surprising that one of the most prominent figures in the PGA-LIV battle was asked his thoughts about it, again, at the BMW Championship in St. Louis.

During media availability on Wednesday, Rory McIlroy was asked about LIV golfers returning to the PGA Tour and whether they'd provide value by returning, and gave just about the snarkiest possible answer.

"I mean, I’d