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Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm applaud LIV Golf’s hiring Scott O’Neill as new CEO
Despite being on opposite sides of the issue, McIlroy and Rahm both expressed positive opinions about LIV Golf’s new CEO.
Rory McIlroy praises new LIV CEO O'Neil's credentials, commends Norman's job in role
Rory McIlroy believes that former LIV CEO Greg Norman was “probably one of the only people in golf who could have got LIV Golf off the ground.”
Rory McIlroy calls LIV’s CEO swap ‘probably a good move’
DeMar DeRozan gave Sacramento the lead for good with 2:20 remaining, De'Aaron Fox made five free throws amid two controversial calls in the final 33 seconds, and the host Kings hung on to defeat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.
Rory McIlroy praises LIV Golf appointing Scott O'Neil as CEO to replace Greg Norman: 'Probably a good move'
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 actually paid Greg Norman a compliment in the wake of his departure as LIV CEO
Rory McIlroy has never hidden his frustration with Greg Norman, frequently criticizing the Australian as he helped launch the LIV Golf League and, in McIlroy’s mind, initiated the schism with the PGA Tour that has harmed men’s professional golf.
Who is Scott O'Neil? What to know about new LIV Golf CEO replacing Greg Norman
Scott O'Neil replaced Greg Norman as LIV Golf CEO on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. O'Neil previously was CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Rory McIlroy tamps down Jon Rahm's optimism about golf's 'golden era' amid existing fractures in game
Although Rory McIlroy may eventually share Jon Rahm's optimism about the state of professional golf, he currently does not believe the sport is in its "golden era" -- as the Spaniard suggested on Tuesday.
‘I wouldn’t make that decision’: Rory McIlroy has some heartfelt advice for protégé contemplating LIV Golf move
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.
Scott O'Neil takes over as the CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf
Scott O’Neil was formally introduced Wednesday as the new CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf, which enters its fourth season next month while its financial backer is negotiating an investment deal with the rival PGA Tour.
Rory McIlroy: Greg Norman's LIV Golf exit a 'good move'
Rory McIlroy has said that Greg Norman's departure as CEO of LIV Golf is "probably a good move" and has admitted the Saudi-backed league is not going away "anytime soon." LIV is moving forward with sports executive Scott O'Neil as its CEO,
LIV Golf officially unveils Scott O'Neil as next CEO; Greg Norman to remain involved
Scott O’Neil was officially named the new CEO of LIV Golf on Wednesday, marking a new chapter for the Saudi-backed league and ending Greg Norman’s three-year run at the helm.

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Rory McIlroy faces massive deficit in Dubai, can he come back and shock everyone again?
Although Rory McIlroy has not played well in his first tournament of 2025, he is certainly not out of it at the halfway point ...
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The Peter Cowen Diary: Ewen Ferguson calms nerves with early birdie to lead Dubai charge
As ‘Moving Day’ looms at Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai’s very own star sets the pace while marquee names prepare to climb the ...
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Rory McIlroy prepared for tough conditions as he seeks to regain form in Dubai
Rory managed to recover from the initial bogey with a birdie on the second hole, but despite this, the experienced golfer did ...
Rory McIlroy doesn't like that Tom McKibbin's been linked to joining LIV
The two Northern Irish golfers have been close in the past, but a move to the rival tour could ruin that relationship.
Rory recounts 'pretty scrappy' Round 1 in Dubai
Rory McIlroy reflects on his first competitive round of golf in 2025 at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, explaining the ...
McIlroy Hits 'Scrappy' Two-under First Round On Dubai Return
Rory McIlroy got his 2025 season underway with a two-under-par 70 first round at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, five shots off the three leaders.
Rory McIlroy wins record fourth Seve Ballesteros Award as 2024 Player of the Year on DP World Tour
Rory McIlroy has won the Seve Ballesteros Award for the fourth time in his career. Voted by his peers as the 2024 Player of ...