After Tyrrell Hatton’s DP World Tour win Sunday, Rory McIlroy wants the LIV golfer back on the European Ryder Cup team.

Following a 2-under 70 in the opening round of the 2025 Dubai Desert Classic, Rory McIlroy addressed the announcement that Scott O'Neil had been appointed LIV Golf CEO. Having previously butted heads publicly with outgoing CEO and commissioner Greg Norman,

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf's decision to replace Greg Norman as CEO makes it seem the league isn't going to go away anytime soon.

Former LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman "would love to sit down" and talk with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy about how they've financially benefited from

All the while, McIlroy will attempt to win a fifth career major after a 10-year drought filled with close calls. Recently, he has had second-place finishes at the past two U.S. Opens and one runner up at the 2022 Masters. There was also a heartbreaking third place behind winner Cam Smith at the 150th Open at St. Andrews.

Greg Norman said "I really have changed the game of golf more than what people realize" in a recent interview.

Photos of opening night of TGL, a high-tech golf league supported by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens.

Greg Norman has stepped down as LIV Golf CEO and asked Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy to recognise how they've benefitted from the league.

D uring his time as LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman never missed an opportunity to promote the fledging golf league, often with a bombastic tone that only seemed to fuel the tension the