Rory McIlroy takes veiled shot at Bryson DeChambeau, other LIV golfers

Rory McIlroy made pointed comments at the Truist Championship in Charlotte, N.C., suggesting that golfers who choose not to play on the PGA Tour are revealing something negative about their competitive drive, in an apparent reference to Bryson DeChambeau and other LIV Golf players. DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open winner with 2.69 million YouTube subscribers, has publicly expressed uncertainty about his future, including the possibility of focusing on his YouTube channel if LIV folds. DeChambeau's LIV contract expires after the 2026 season, and he is considered a key figure as LIV Golf seeks new financing to replace outgoing funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.