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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sam Brookes

Rory McIlroy predicts LIV Golf player exodus after bankruptcy protection filing

Rory McIlroy expects a number of players will now leave LIV Golf - (PA)

Rory McIlroy believes it is inevitable that golfers will choose to depart LIV Golf following the organisation’s decision to file for bankruptcy protection, an outcome he considers potentially "a good thing" for the DP World Tour.

The breakaway circuit, which held its inaugural event in 2022, says it has secured BC Partners as a new investor after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) decided to withdraw its support in April.

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