Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau were among those handed PGA Tour bans after joining the LIV Golf setup, but the pair have been given hope of a return this year

LIV Golf had serious ambitions when they arrived on the golf scene, but their plans failed, at least so far. Although the leaders of this controversial Tour appeared with the desire to show their teeth to the leaders of the PGA Tour and convince them that they can be superior,

This surge in self-belief coincides with his peers making some bold and ambitious forecasts regarding his future in the game. Trevor Heaven, the captain of Holywood Golf Club where McIlroy began his journey, believes the Masters triumph has unshackled Rory and boldly suggests he could clinch as many as 10 major titles.