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‘Nor would I ever want to be’: Rory McIlroy jabs Bryson DeChambeau over pro return

Rory McIlroy threw some shade at longtime rival Bryson DeChambeau over DeChambeau's lack of playing options following LIV Golf's demise.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 2:33 PM
‘Nor would I ever want to be’: Rory McIlroy jabs Bryson DeChambeau over pro return
Key Things to Know
  • Rory McIlroy stated Bryson DeChambeau has few options to play competitive golf following the demise of LIV Golf.
  • McIlroy remarked at the DP World Tour Championship that he would never want to be in DeChambeau's shoes.
  • DeChambeau announced he will return to competitive golf at the DP World Tour's Nedbank Golf Challenge in December.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rory McIlroy took a swipe at longtime rival Bryson DeChambeau during a press conference at the DP World Tour Championship. Following the demise of LIV Golf, McIlroy noted that DeChambeau has few options to play competitive golf in 2027, adding that he is not in DeChambeau's shoes and would never want to be.

DeChambeau previously announced he will make his pro return at December's Nedbank Golf Challenge on the DP World Tour, but has not confirmed plans for 2027. While DeChambeau is barred from the PGA Tour for a year following his final LIV start, McIlroy acknowledged that DeChambeau joining the DP World Tour would bring valuable viewership.

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