McIlroy warns LIV defectors face 'tough road back' to PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy questioned what value LIV Golf players would bring if they returned to the PGA Tour, warning it is "going to be a tough, tough road back" for them. The stance hardens his January position, when he said he would be "OK" with defectors coming back. McIlroy's shift comes amid uncertainty over LIV's next phase and ongoing PGA Tour reunification talks.