LIV's impact hasn't just been limited to their events, players and debate over how their tournaments should be weighed for major qualification or evaluated for Ryder Cup team selection.The PGA Tour, in response to LIV's formation, was essentially forced to make changes to keep top players in place.Signature events with higher purses.
Changing some tournaments to have no cuts.More support for the big names.
All changed how the tour worked and who played in what events.The signature events enjoyed better competition as star players competed for $20 million in prize money, but some smaller tournaments suffered as golfers chose rest rather than travel and play for smaller rewards.PGA TOUR ANNOUNCES SWEEPING CHANGES TO SCHEDULE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NEW TWO-TIERED SYSTEMRory McIlroy competes on day three of the 2025 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England, on Saturday, Sept.
13, 2025.(Adam Davy/PA via AP)One of the key personalities in these changes and negotiations on the PGA Tour has been Rory McIlroy.
McIlroy committed to the PGA Tour when others were bolting, assumed a leadership role with commissioner Jay Monahan on the PGA's response and has become increasingly vocal as he becomes a "veteran" at 37-years-old.And with the tour facing an even more aggressive set of changes under new CEO Brian Rolapp, McIlroy spoke about what that might mean for his schedule.Which seems to be decreasing each season.After his third round at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, McIlroy admitted that his interest in playing most tournaments has decreased as he progresses through his career."I think once you lose your enthusiasm to go to the course, it is time to take a break," McIlroy said."I've turned up to events that I haven't necessarily wanted to be there because I feel like I should be there."RORY MCILROY GETS SNARKY ON THE RETURN OF LIV GOLF PLAYERS TO PGA TOUR: 'HAVE THEY BROUGHT VALUE?'Rory McIlroy reacts on the second hole d...