Associated Press May 8, 2026, 08:41 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Rory McIlroy is no longer opposed to LIV Golf players returning to the PGA Tour, but he said Friday that "it's a question of if they do want to come back." McIlroy said the answer will likely depend on what happens with LIV's financial situation in the coming months. Last month, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund pulled the plug on future funding for LIV Golf, which had lured away stars including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau with lucrative, guaranteed contracts. LIV's uncertain future raises new questions about whether some players should be allowed to return to the PGA Tour -- and if so, under what set of rules or penalties. The PGA Tour recently offered a temporary path back for some LIV players. Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka took advantage of the opportunity. Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton are among the players who remain under contract with LIV beyond this season.…