# McIlroy backs claim LIV sought to 'destroy' DP World Tour

Rory McIlroy has endorsed the claim that LIV Golf tried to destroy the DP World Tour amid the ongoing rift in professional golf. The dispute highlights tensions between established tours and the Saudi-backed breakaway league.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov/04/rory-mcilroy-liv-golf-destroy-dp-world-tour) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:23:54 GMT