Rory McIlroy warns LIV Golf defectors that returning to the PGA Tour is now a near-impossible climb, calling into question what they’d bring to a tour thriving on its own. With LIV’s new investor hinting at a pivot away from Saudi backing, stars like Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith face tough choices. Brooks Koepka got a golden exit route back in early 2026 — but that window slammed shut on February 2nd, and McIlroy says any future deals won’t match Brooks’ sweet terms. For anyone hoping to switch back? The odds are stacked against them.

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